From Field to Social Structure: A Sociological Study of the Novel "Nedjma" by Kateb Yacine

This article examines Nedjma by Kateb Yacine through studying the relationship between social space and social structure, aiming to shed light on how social structure influences the formation of characters and events in the novel.This article begins by explaining the historical and social background that shaped the novel, particularly the impact of French colonization in Algeria and the resulting social and cultural upheavals.It also discusses the development of characters in Nedjma, focusing on their movement through different spaces and social environments, and how they interact with the political and social changes surrounding them.The novel highlights a broad conflict between Algerian societal traditions and the emergence of a new identity under colonial rule, along with the aspiration for independence.