The Child's Perspective in 'Basti' by Intizar Hussain
The portrayal of an integrated, joyous yet obliged childhood of Zakir in 'Basti' highlights the fascination with mythologies, communal harmony in Rupnagar, the significance of digging graves, and Hussain's motives for choosing the child's perspective. Zakir's inquisitive nature and active childhood reflect a colorful world where fiction blends with reality, and small nuances hold significance amidst changes witnessed by the child.
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Basti by Intizar Hussain Topic - The Child's Perspective in 'Basti' Name - Ankita Saha Roll - 1802064 Registration No. - 1061821100176 Semester - VI Course Name - Partition Literature
Portrayal of an Integrated, Joyous yet Obliged Childhood of Zakir Point Context Zakir s fascination with mythologies. It makes his days very much exciting and colourful to pass with. Fiction becomes facts and those facts become his way of ratinonalizing. Apparently simple questions but with enormous implications. Different answers create doubts and confusions . Inquisitive nature of little Zakir
Portrayal of an Integrated, Joyous yet Obliged Childhood of Zakir Point Context Communal harmony in Rupnagar Forgetting the Hindu-Muslim division people of Rupnargar live in an uncomplecated milieu. Small nuances of everyday life become important. People gradually adapt to changes. Changes witnessed by the child Active and delightful childhood So simple yet colourful childhood leading with activities.
Portrayal of an Integrated, Joyous yet Obliged Childhood of Zakir Point Context Significance of digging graves Zakir and Sabirah digging their own graves and trying to fit into each other s grave are predictive of the future. Journey to Vyaspur Journey to Vyaspur looks very big to the child. Zakir s excitement and Sabirah s sorrow. Difference between children and adults in expressing emotions.
Portrayal of an Integrated, Joyous yet Obliged Childhood of Zakir Point Context Hussain s motives for choosing child s prespective in narration. The child s perspective helps to see the change that comes over adults world. Children s uninhibited response differs from adults inhibitions. Represents gradual movement of circumstances.
