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In both Sister to Scheherazade as well as Fantasia: An Algerian Cavalcade, the role of autobiography could not be more integral to the effect of the story. ... Djebar’s mixture of history and personal experience creates an excellent revival of the culture and times she was born into. ... It speaks of the role of women “freedom fighters” who attempt to undo the wrongs of man. In Sister to Scheherazade, the story is of two women, the elder of which assumes the autobiographical role. ... In each story, the injustices imposed upon the central female figures are Djebar reliving the past experiences and (in Fantasia) other women she came in contact with. Though the stories aren’t related in direct autobiographical format, the characters always embody the spirit of Djebar from her earlier days. The characters have a sort of rebelliousness to them but also serve the role as instructors for future generations, as well.
Writing and language are instrumental in the reconstruction of Djebar’s experiences in a historical context. ... By reliving the experiences and documenting the similar trends developing in Hajira’s marriage, Djebar shows the bonds that women could not hope to break. Likewise, it is the presentation of diaries and other accounts in the beginning of Fantasia that Djebar seeks to find meaning in. ... The “Voices” portion of the book serves to give direct explanations from the freedom fighters themselves, again a nod toward the autobiographical nature of Djebar’s works. ... Even after time had passed from the events discussed, discussion of the role of women was largely suppressed.
Approximate Word count = 1239
Approximate Pages = 5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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