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خصوصی مطالعہ بحوالہ ناول بھوانی جنکشن (Bhowani Junction)

  • ارشد محمود
Keywords: post- colonial Anglo-Indian, British withdrawal, dilemma of identity crisis, Bhowani junction

Abstract

John Masters (1914-1983) is a prolific and much acclaimed post- colonial Anglo-Indian novelist. Bhowani junction was Written by John Masters in1954.It is set amidst the turbulence of the British withdrawal from India during the era of transfer of power. Apparently it deals with Britain's departure and the partition of India but actually it highlights the Anglo-Indian dilemma of identity crisis. Master s beautifully interweaves the dichotomy of the caste system and political agitation.

On the Eve of exodus of the British from India, the Anglo-Indians found themselves in a discriminatory situation caught between the European attitude of superiority towards Indians and Anglo-Indians alike as well as the Indian mistrust of them, due to their distantness and their western oriented culture. They were the victims of dilemma and indiscretion throughout their existence.

The present article intends to undertake the critical study of Bhowani junction and highlight the discourses surrounding the Anglo-Indians as well as their dilemma of identity.

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Published
2021-12-31
Section
Research Article