Description
This paper examines Bapsi Sidhwa's literary works to explore her unique postcolonial perspective on the Partition of India. Through a close reading of novels such as Ice-Candy-Man and Water, this study analyzes how Sidhwa challenges dominant narratives and provides a nuanced understanding of the trauma, violence, and displacement experienced by marginalized communities, particularly women. By employing child narrators and focusing on female characters, Sidhwa's work offers a critical lens on the enduring impact of the Partition on individual and collective memory. This paper will delve into the ways in which Sidhwa's writing subverts traditional historical accounts and offers a more empathetic and complex portrayal of the Partition.
