Author(s): Kochetova Larisa Anatolyevna and Mohammed Mustafa M. Al-Misfer

Abstract: This study explores the concept of fidelity—defined as faithfulness in relationships, promises, and social obligations—as represented in Arabic and English literature and societies. The research aims to investigate the cultural interpretations and moral expectations associated with fidelity in both traditions. Using comparative literary analysis supported by Hofstede’s cultural dimensions and Hall’s context theory, this study examines how fidelity is portrayed in selected literary works and how these portrayals reflect broader societal norms. The findings reveal that Arabic culture, influenced by collectivist and high-context values, emphasizes fidelity as a moral and social duty rooted in religious and familial obligations. In contrast, English culture, shaped by individualism and low-context communication, presents fidelity as a personal ethical choice often governed by personal autonomy and romantic ideals. The paper concludes with reflections on the implications of these cultural frameworks for cross-cultural understanding and literary interpretation. This research paper explores the representation and interpretation of the concept of fidelity in both Arabic and English literature, with a focus on how cultural, religious, and societal values shape perceptions of loyalty and commitment. However, in its current form, the study remains underdeveloped and requires further refinement to meet academic publication standards. The primary objective of the study is to examine the similarities and differences in the concept of fidelity across Arabic and English literary traditions, while also reflecting on how these literary portrayals mirror broader cultural and social norms. It seeks to understand how fidelity is constructed, challenged, and negotiated in each cultural context, and what this reveals about underlying gender roles, moral expectations, and religious ideologies. The research adopts a qualitative comparative literary approach. It draws upon selected examples from both Arabic and English texts, although the literary sources referenced are not consistently cited in the current version. A structured comparative analysis supported by cultural frameworks is recommended to enhance the depth of the discussion. The incorporation of theoretical models such as Hofstede’s cultural dimensions (e.g., individualism vs. collectivism, power distance) and Hall’s context communication theory would provide a more systematic methodology. The paper suggests that fidelity in Arabic literature is often intertwined with religious virtue, honor, and social obedience—especially in relation to women—while English literature frequently associates fidelity with emotional loyalty and individual moral agency. Although these insights are compelling, the current analysis is more descriptive than critical. The findings would benefit from clearer articulation, integration of academic sources, and concrete literary examples to support interpretations.

DOI: 10.22271/27891607.2025.v5.i2a.315

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