ՀԱՅՈՑ ՑԵՂԱՍՊԱՆՈՒԹՅԱՆ ԳԵՂԱՐՎԵՍՏԱԿԱՆԱՑՈՒՄԸ ՍԵՐՈ ԽԱՆԶԱԴՅԱՆԻ ՓՈՔՐ ԱՐՁԱԿՈՒՄ / THE FICTIONIZATION OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN SERO KNAHZADYAN’S SHORT PROSE

This article examines the theme of the Armenian Genocide in Sero Khanzadyan’s short prose, particularly in the novellas Six Nights and The Dead Remember. The author’s aim is to modernize the memory of the Armenian Genocide through literary creation, contribute to the recognition of historical truth, and advocate for the prevention of future genocides. By exploring the genocide within the context of war, Khanzadyan realistically depicts how the spiritual world of an individual is distorted and disrupted—regardless of nationality or religion. While presenting the full tragedy of the Armenian Genocide, Khanzadyan also highlights the heroic spirit of the Armenian people—their unyielding will to live and survive, their resilience, and their determination. Through this, he affirms the Armenian nation's right to exist.