The religious, political, cultural, and social issues in the short story collection 'Point to Hell' by Saïd Boudajen

Abstract

The Algerian society faces multiple challenges in religious, political, cultural, and social aspects. The stories have a strong impact on people, as they are used as a means to express the problems that the society is facing and seek appropriate solutions.

Furthermore, stories have the ability to inspire and motivate people to participate and work together towards bringing about change. They can also spread awareness and promote positive change in the society.

This research aims to shed light on these problems, analyze them, and discuss them through the following research question: What is the role of the short story collection "Point to Hell" by Saïd Boudajen in expressing and addressing the religious, cultural, political, and social problems facing the Algerian society?

To conduct this research, an analytical methodology was employed due to its ability to analyze the structure of the stories, character development, and events. Additionally, cultural aspects were taken into consideration to understand Algerian traditions, customs, and cultural values and how they are represented in these stories. The research has yielded several findings, summarized as follows:

The story is an effective means to study and discuss various societal issues.

It is essential for intellectuals to play their role in addressing problems and providing appropriate solutions.