Representations of Character tropes in Saud al-Sanousi’s “Salha’s Camel”

Set in the outskirts of Kuwait’s Oases and the region of Najd in the Arabian Peninsula in the early years of the twentieth Century, Salha’s Camel depicts a kaleidoscope of nomadic characters, reflecting the inner essences of traditions, culture and behaviours, both negative and positive. Sanousi’s character analysis encompasses the wider desert landscape, focussing on the deep bond between human, animal and nature, delving into the interiority of  the two female protagonists, Salha and her animal companion, the camel Wadha. The author setting his artistic lens on the camel Wadha’s traits, mannerisms, characteristics, paralleling those of the female protagonist, Salha as they traverse their journey across the Arabian landscape ti reach Kuwait. In addition, the camel’s world is intricately interconnected with the the novel’s characters, constructing a special universe of symbols and signifiers. This paper utilizes a descriptive analytical approach that focuses on main and secondary character analysis; highlighting the character tropes that drive the novel’s plot and epitomise the  foundational backbone of the novel.      
Main themes: Character tropes.
Main characters: Salha, Camel, Dakheel, Saleh, Faleh.