International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences (IJELS) Vol-4, Issue-1, Jan - Feb, 2019 https://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijels.4.1.36 ISSN: 2456-7620 Statelessness, Politics of Self and Other, Gender Battle, Issue of Species Superiority, International Politics, Marginalized Voices and A Comparative Analysis of Al-Hakim’s Egypt and Today’s Egypt in Fate of a Cockroach Partha Sarathi Mandal Research Scholar, Raiganj University, West Bengal, India Email:
[email protected] Abstract— Fate of a Cockroach (1973) brilliantly value. This play is an inspired, thoughtful and portrays statelessness, policy paralysis, lethargy in taking vigorous denunciation of Egyptian (and Arab) effective decision, overpowering clutches of a self- politics and policies as he saw them in the years declared cockroach King who is unable to take any immediately prior to the June War and his last direct decision in order to eliminate the threats coming from the dramatic word on Abd an Nasir. ants vis-à-vis this play also showcases a struggle for survival. The cockroach’s tireless fight for freedom is —Richard Long inspiring for us because life is not a bed of roses; it is full Turning and turning in the widening gyre of challenges and pricks. If a ruler fails to lead his nation The falcon cannot hear the falconer; he is not eligible for the post. Individualistic cockroaches Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; stand in complete opposite to the ants who believe in the Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, mantra of collective efforts. Today’s Egypt also under the presidency of Sisi desperately needs peace and stability —William Butler Yeats because Sisi is accused of his authoritarian and QUEEN Don’t apologize! My position is like yours.