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- Title
An Optimistic Evolution of Existence in Saffron Dreams by Shaila Abdullah.
- Authors
ASHRAF, RABIA
- Abstract
In the realm of emerging contemporary Pakistani writers, writing in English, Shaila Abdullah's name shines as an epitome of exuberant writing style and purely Pakistani thematic considerations. Bestowed with the title of 'Word Artist' by critics, Abdullah uses her sharp and precise images to tear open the façade of the conventional practices a society nurtures. By probing into the psychology of her protagonists, Abdullah delineates different levels of struggles these women have to go through in order to establish an identity and disclose the true meaning of their existence. Arissa Illah's journey in Saffron Dreams is unique in its own way. She gathers up all she is left with, after facing a great tragedy. She then, joins these bits and pieces of her life not leaving even for a moment, the hold of a subtle tinge of hope and positivity. This optimism makes her stand on her feet once again and understand the real meaning and purpose of her life. Her existence evolves through stages to acceptance and negation, making her a survivor who did not succumb to the circumstances of life.
- Subjects
SAFFRON Dreams: A Novel (Book); ABDULLAH, Shaila; EXISTENTIAL psychology; EXISTENTIALISM; PROTAGONISTS (Persons)
- Publication
Language in India, 2015, Vol 15, Issue 6, p92
- ISSN
1930-2940
- Publication type
Article