Fragmented Narratives and Female Solidarity: A Literary Analysis of A Sister to Sheherazade

Assia Djebar’s A Sister to Sheherazade uses fragmented narrative and female solidarity to portray the complex realities of Algerian women under colonial and patriarchal pressures. The novel’s nonlinear structure reflects psychological and cultural dislocation, while solidarity among women offers emotional resistance and collective strength. Drawing from feminist and postcolonial theories, this study explores how Djebar’s stylistic choices illuminate the intersections of trauma, identity and empowerment. By weaving personal memory and communal voice, Djebar constructs a narrative that challenges dominant forms and reclaims space for silenced experiences. Her work becomes both a literary and political act of resistance and resilience.