Semiotics of non-verbal communication in the novel "Al-Nabati" by Yousef Zaidan

Examining different texts from the perspective of non-verbal communication, which are chains of wide-ranging signs, can lead to a fresh read of the text and uncover its multiple semantic layers. The use of signs and ciphers as an effective tool in all aspects of life is increasing, so that the main function of signs is the transfer of meaning through the message system. On the other hand, in the era of bombardment of signs, one of the most widely used and effective methods in analyzing various types of texts, literary and artistic works is their semiotic analysis. Al-Napati's novel is the work of Youssef Zidan, a contemporary Egyptian writer who represents the personal life of narrator Marie's story, and the introduction of Islam into the land of Egypt. The present article attempts to investigate the semantics of non-verbal communication in this novel using a descriptive-analytical method. The results of the research indicate that the author has used various indicators for different expressions such as: affection and kindness, fear, happiness, happiness, surprise, etc., and thus their power in the use of communication Non-verbal.