Disability and Marginalization in Lenin Al-Ramly’s Wijhat Nazar (A Point of View) and Noha Sobhi’s Ihtebas Alasal (The Caged Honey)

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Department of English, College of Science and Arts, Tabarjal, Jouf University, Saudi Arabia; Department of English, Faculty of Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University, Egypt

10.22059/jor.2025.402846.2736

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This study examines two influential works: Wijhat Nazar (A Point of View) by Lenin Al-Ramly and Ihtebas Alasal (The Caged Honey) by Noha Sobhi. These texts critically redefine perceptions of blindness and address deeply rooted socio-cultural issues as a means of expressing the playwrights’ beliefs and perspectives, as well as of overcoming personal barriers. The failure to take proactive measures and to uphold the fundamental rights of blind people has led to widespread suffering. Accordingly, the two pieces provide keen social commentary through their portrayal of the struggles experienced by marginalized blind people. A fundamental concern of this investigation is to create independence in blind people through representation, advocacy, resilience, and collective action. Notably, the study highlights that blind individuals perform on par with their sighted peers in auditory examinations, thereby demonstrating their inherent capabilities. The well-meaning volunteers provide essential support across the globe. They guide individuals affected by blindness or low vision to receive the advice and information they need to continue with their day, which ultimately helps facilitate their ability to self-advocate and self-navigate. Furthermore, these programs and policies aim to raise awareness in society about the problems faced by the visually impaired people. Blind individuals chase their goals and ambitions; no stereotyped perceptions of a culture can hijack them. They challenge conventional narratives and re-found their own histories. The paper originates from a community of feeling shared by the blind and visually impaired people and focuses on their active participation in everyday activities and struggles. Through the meticulous collection and analysis of comparative data, the study aims to bridge the gap between the experiences of blind and sighted individuals, promoting full societal integration and recognizing blind individuals as valuable members of the community.

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