The Portrayal of Transgender Individuals in the Sudanese Novel: Wad Amouna in "Jango: Stakes of Earth" by/ Abdul-Aziz Barka Sakin as a Case Study

Abstract

In the novel "Jango: Stakes of Earth" by Abdul-Aziz Barka Sakin, the portrayal of transgender individuals is examined, focusing on Wad Amouna's gender identity, expression, and behavior from childhood to adulthood, using the "Reflection Theory", which views literature as a reflection of society. This serves as a case study for the representation of transgender individuals in Sudanese literature. This research investigates the connection between gender issues in literature, focusing specifically on transgender characters in Sudanese novels. The analysis centers on the character of Wad Amouna in "Jango: The Stakes of Earth" by Abdul-Aziz Barka Sakin and aims to demonstrate how literature can provide insight into real-world societal challenges, in general, and how it discusses the issue of transgender in Sudanese literature.