The House Narrative in Palestinian children's literature

The house plays a significant role in Palestinian childrens literature and childrens literature in general. Given its importance, this study examines the houses appearance, role, and impact on shaping childrens stories in form and content. The research acknowledges the challenges and controversies surrounding childrens literature, particularly regarding accessibility, intentionality, and its intersections with psychology, education, and other sciences. Key questions explored include: Do sensory elements like sounds, smells, and colours form the psychological essence of the house, or do we create this essence? Is it necessary for the house to be tangible, and do children differentiate between various types of houses? The study examines these questions by analysing the representation of the house in Arabic childrens literature, considering factors like the Arab-Israeli conflict and whether writers use the house as an artistic element or a symbol of identity. The research assumes that the presence of the house, whether realistic, fabulous, or imaginary, is fundamental to the structure of childrens stories. It investigates whether the houses role is merely a physical space or if it also influences the storys aesthetics and engages the reader. The house is viewed as a second womb for the child, where initial culture and lifelong values are absorbed. It is more than a physical structure; it is a network of relationships and feelings influenced by modernity and societal changes. The study uses an analytical approach to understand the symbolic and cultural elements of the house in Arabic childrens literature, offering insights into the social and cultural shifts reflected in these representations. This analysis deepens our understanding of the houses role as a literary subject, impacting character development and narrative depth.