Exploring Partition and Its Effects Through "Basti": A Unique Perspective
"Basti," a novel that delves into the aftermath of the 1947 India-Pakistan partition, presents a unique narrative by highlighting two partitions based on religion and language. Author Intizar Husain sheds light on the profound consequences of these divisions, depicting the deep-seated impact on individuals and communities. The novel vividly portrays the devastation caused by separation, loss of identity, and the perpetual struggle for unity in a fragmented world.
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BARASAT GOVT COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH NAME OF TOPIC : BASTI AS A PARTITION NOVEL COURSE NAME: PARTITION LITERATURE COURSE CODE: ENGADSE05T SEMESTER: 6th YEAR: 2021 STUDENT NAME: RIMPA GHOSH ROLL NO. : 1802001
About Partition and Partition novel Partition - breaking a nation into parts Partition novels mainly deal with partition and its consequences (pain-trauma-suffering-displacement etc.) Partition novelists mainly focus on 1947 India-pakistan partition. Husain differs from them. He talks about two partition in "Basti". The first partition, based on religion where India and Pakistan are separated. The second partition, based on language, in which Bangladesh is separated from West Pakistan.
Political violence India before and after Partition Largest population movements in History
Effects of the 1947 partition described in "Basti" Severe blow upon the people who had gone through partition. Causes detachment from family, childhood place - very familiar. Collapse of friendship (Zakir-Surendar) and love (Zakir- Sabirah). Unity of Rupnagar is destroyed. Causes death and homeless on both side of the partition. Selfhood and identity are at a loss.
Effects of the 1971 partition in "Basti": It questions the relevance of the first partition It again breaks down the broken selfhood of the people and nation as well. Missing of trust .People are torn between belief and disbelief. Political turmoils. Emergence of divergent discourses Crumbling of new nation.
