The Manifestations of Violence and Sectarianism the Novel "Ya Maryam" by Sinan Antoon

This study aims to shed light on the novel "Ya Maryam" by Iraqi novelist Sinan Antoon, and discuss manifestations of violence Sectarianism that portrays. Noting Iraq has faced is still facing in its most gruesome forms for over a decade, which turn particularly affects minorities - including Christians sect. narrative style plot tackling these themes, techniques author used deliver his message several axes, namely: First title. Second sequence events, violence: Summary novel. The characters: spanning two generations, pictures yesterday's today's Iraq, gap between both caused American occupation 2003. Third Symbolism.