Arabic Literature Club Presents 'Suffocation'

The Arabic Literature Club at AUK presented its monodrama play 'Suffocation', earlier this week at the AUK Auditorium. The play was performed in Arabic, and was followed by a poem recited in English.

The guest speaker of the evening was Dr. Haifa Al Sanoosi, writer of the play and Kuwait University Professor, who shared with the students her experience with writing monodrama. Dr. Al Sanoosi also discussed her different works in Kuwait and other countries.

'Suffocation' is portrayed within a social context, touching upon social and psychological issues associated with loss of a mother and hardheartedness of step-mothers. During the play, the main character took the audience through the sad and miserable feelings and thoughts associated with the loss of a family member. The finale of the play delivered the message that one should "stop being negative and keep moving forward".

The main character was played by Dalal Al Hebaishi, while the poem was recited by Razan Al Oda. Both students are Kuwait University students trained by Dr. Al Sanoosi.

The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait, currently led by Enjood Al-Hassawi, is a student organization interested in different aspects of the Arabic language and culture such as Arabic poetry and literature. The main purpose of the Club is to reveal the Arab identity and practice Arabic language at AUK. Most of the club events currently focus on Arabic literature and poetry. The Arabic Club aims to host more cultural events that would include Arabic music and hosting of famous experts in the Arabic language to share their experience and thoughts with the students. All events hosted by the Arabic Club are being done in association with the Arabic Department at AUK.

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 3rd December 2012