Becoming-Delsha: A Deleuzo-Guattarian Exploration of Undermining Fixed Identities in Selected Poems by Lukman Mahmoud
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https://doi.org/10.31185/lark.3391Keywords:
becoming, becoming-Delsha, deterritorialization, undermine, Gilles Deleuze, Felix Guattari, Lukman Mahmoud, cultural studies, minor literatureAbstract
This study delves into the nuanced application of the Deleuzoguattarian concept of becoming-minor through process of deterritorialization as a form of literary resistance in the poetry of Syrian Kurdish poet, Lukman Mahmoud. Focusing on Mahmoud's collection Al-Qamaru Al-Baeedu Min Hurayti [The Distant Moon of My Freedom], the study explores how Mahmoud subvert the fixed cultural and societal norms of the Arabic majoritarian discourse. Mahmoud's portrayal of becoming-Delsha embodies a journey of resistance against established power structures, particularly in the context of gender roles and Kurdish identity. The paper focuses on the poet's commitment to deterritorialization as a means of breaking free from fixed structures, encouraging diverse self-expression of the marginalized individual and his empowerment, and a shared journey of cultural and social emancipation. This study contributes to understanding deterritorialization as a dynamic and multifaceted process not only in the realm of philosophy and politics but poetry as well, offering insights into its applications for subversion, resistance, cultural exploration, and transformative potential.
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