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The Qur’an in the surat An-Nisa 23-24, prohibits sexual relationship with the following closely related women: mother, daughter, sister, mother’s
sister, father’s sister, brother’s daughter, and sister’s daughter. Breastfeed mother and breastfeed sister are also prohibited. Several women who are
related through sexual relationship and in certain situations are also prohibited.
http:en.wikipedia.orgwikiincest-taboo; accessed on April 18, 2007
2. 2 Criticism
There are some criticisms of the novel Betrayal and of the author Gwen Hunter. In this part, I present some criticisms that may be helpful in understanding
the novel better. According to Alexandre Louis, from Magizine Litteraire, there is most
certainly of Faulkner and Caldwell in that implacable novel, but perhaps, more still, of Flannery O’Connor of whom Gwen Hunter could definitely be, at this end
of twentieth century, the direct heiress. That which is sure in every way, is that with her one is faced with authentic romantic. Not only does she know quite well
how to present a story and give it a rhythm, but moreover, she possesses the art of reproducing the soul and the manners of the real Louisiana. http:www.Gwen
hunter. com betrev.htm According to Hazel Leslie, London times, Gwen Hunter’s writing has that
compulsive quality that spells bestsellerdom. She really knows how to attract the readers through the plot of her writing. She also knows how to create spectacular
story in different way. http:www.Bellarosabooks.combetrayal-rev.htm, accessed on November 27, 2007
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Charles Serman, The State, stated that Gwen Hunter’s characters are solidly drawn and appealing. The readers’ curiousities are aroused by the rhythm
of Gwen Hunter’s writing. Her ending should leave most readers in good spirit. http:www.Bellarosabooks.combetrayal-rev.htm, accessed on November 27,
2006 Toby Bromberg, Romantic Times, said that Betrayal is a story of passion
and danger that takes the reader into the heart of a family that is pure evil. Readers will find themselves sympathizing and empathizing. They will feel like they are
parts of the story itself. It is because Gwen Hunter creates the story naturally. http:www.Bellarosabooks.combetrayal-rev.htm, accessed on November 27,
2007 Betrayal is a shocking tale of secrets and lies. Upon the completion of the
book she actually had felt that she had visited Louisiana and left with a thorough understanding of the word betrayal. Gwendolyn J. Brantly, affair de Coeur
Last but not least, in the back cover of the novel, says; “So begins this spellbinding, passionate novel, the story of a young girl’s
marriage into a family so monstrous that only an extraordinary woman could escape from it alive…” Hunter Gwen, Betrayal
2. 3 Theoretical Framework
