‘Vienna’ by Sahar Mandour, introduces a really nice ideology behind her story. Which can be discussed to a very long extent due to the fact that there are multiple degrees to the story. This paragraph will discuss the overall theme and some setbacks which may make it hard for the chemistry of the story to produce a conclusion which is effective in terms of communicating the concept/concepts. As a Middle-eastern I believe I would have a nice aspect into dimantling certain point which can then be dispersed into their respective categories for a final conclusion. Initially, we see the protagonist’s dislike for her husband, his qualities and her in-laws. This is comically true in many real cases where after marriage a slow but steady quadratic curve per say. Where the in-laws prefer to keep their own traditions the same rather than let the husband/wife change them with the bringing of them into the family. In my opinion each perspective would have their reason, but in this story the story manages to execute this quite nicely exciting a certain surge of drama/tea talk. This also hits a high spot in terms of culture and tradition as it isn’t much looked at in the Western world for example. And this sort of example tends to create a diving board for the reader ready to dive further and delve into the story. Perfectly blending the use of tradition and a conventional plot. This helps lebanon score an easy goal, leading them on 1–0.
Next we see the introduction of “Enemy’’ by Khalida Hussain. The emthod behind writing this text is quite descriptive and filled to the top with imagery. Almost entirely allowing the reader to perceive the exact words and feelings of the protagonist. This occurs in a delirious way with the continuous speech and talk included. Although, this may be irritative at times it gives a nice way for the story to progress, and clearing up some questions of the reader. Since a reader would generally want to have answers to their questions, however by navigating through the labyrinth of words to delightfully answer the questions in mind. Often however, the reader comes at a point where they question themselves about what they are reading. In this case however, it doesn’t occur *sly smirk*. A reason this story may not stick with the overall theme of World Literature would be the absence of tradition and values which would definitely take this story to a whole new level. With a few cultural names sprinkled across the story they sort of feel extra without the topping and simply serve as an extra non-fruitful serving. Losing a major opportunity to score, it remains 1–0.
