The Influence of Time and Place on Events and Characters in the Novel “Dates On My Fingers’’ by Mohsen Al-Ramli

Abstract

The novel “Dates On My Fingers’” by the author Mohsen Al-Ramli is a literary work that focuses on the concepts of time and place and their impact on characters and events in the narrative. The author explores the lives of two different characters in different time periods, directly using time and place to guide character interactions and shape the narrative’s course. This study aims to analyze the spatiotemporal structure in “Dates On My Fingers” by revealing the relationship between time, place, and characters. The comprehensive analysis includes identifying temporal and spatial locations, examining their correlation with character interactions, and understanding the author’s methods in utilizing time and place to influence characters and events. The significance lies in deepening our understanding of the interplay between time, place, and characters in literature, elucidating the author’s use of these elements to direct character behavior and analyze events in the novel. This study also contributes to a deeper comprehension of the novel’s message and the meanings conveyed through the use of time and place.