• Md Arshad Alam

Abstract Naguib Mahfouz was the first Arabic novelist who tried successfully the most important aspect of literature i.e. realism and social realism. The novel “The Beginning and the End” is one of the earliest realistic novels of him. It explores the intricacies of an Egyptian family and their relationships. The story begins with the death of father and the mother comes to the centre stage who tries to rebuild the family. She is a strict, well disciplined and strong lady whose resilient efforts were narrated vividly as a savior of the family. She plays multifaceted role of a nurturer, protector, teacher, guide and philosopher and she tries to solve the financial issues after the death of Kamel Effendi Ali, the only bread winner. She navigates the family in all ups and down and her resolve to tackle the crisis is well appreciated and tells the story of positive mindset. Here in this story Naguib presented a strong woman who fights against all the odds and tries to stabilize her family after the untimely demise of the breadwinner.

Keywords: Multifaceted, Egyptian Society, Patriarchy, Nurturer, Intricacy, Breadwinner, Protective,

"The Multifaceted Role of Mother In The Novel of Naguib Mahfooz The Beginning And The End ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.i475-i480, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307867.pdf

"The Multifaceted Role of Mother In The Novel of Naguib Mahfooz The Beginning And The End ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. ppi475-i480, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307867.pdf