THE TRAGEDY OF IDENTITY IN THE FICTIONS OF ASAD MUHAMMAD KHAN

Article Information

Title: THE TRAGEDY OF IDENTITY IN THE FICTIONS OF ASAD MUHAMMAD KHAN

Authors: Bilqees Akhtar, Tahira Iqbal

Journal: Tahqeed

HEC Recognition History

Category	From	To
Y	2024-10-01	2025-12-31
Y	2023-07-01	2024-09-30
Y	2022-07-01	2023-06-30

Publisher: Government College for Women University, Faisalabad

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2022

Volume: 3

Issue: 2

Language: English

Keywords: psychologicalmoral and cultural dilemmas deprivationsLoss of identityIdentity crisespsychologicalsocial problems social problemsIdentity crisesLoss of identity

Abstract

“This research analyzes the fiction of Asad Muhammad Khan which depicts the loss of identity. Identification to cast and creed is very essential for development of human personality but most of time people in our society become victim of identity crisis even are not given any name by their fathers. These people fall a prey to different psychological, social, and economic problems. Asad Muhammad Khan presents such characters in his work as Alli Gujar, Babbar Yar Khan and Mai Dada. So, this research describes the deprivations of these identitiless people in all social, moral and cultural dilemmas.”

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Research Objective

To analyze the fiction of Asad Muhammad Khan, focusing on its depiction of the loss of identity and the resulting psychological, social, and economic problems faced by individuals in society.

Methodology

Literary analysis of the fictional works of Asad Muhammad Khan, specifically examining characters like Alli Gujar, Babbar Yar Khan, and Mai Dada to understand their deprivations and the social, moral, and cultural dilemmas they face due to identity crisis.

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
A["Analyze Asad Muhammad Khan's Fiction"] --> B["Identify Characters with Identity Issues"];
B --> C["Examine Deprivations and Dilemmas"];
C --> D["Interpret Psychological, Social, Economic Impacts"];
D --> E["Conclude on the Tragedy of Identity Loss"];

Discussion

The research argues that identification with caste and creed is crucial for personality development. However, many individuals in society experience an identity crisis, sometimes not even being given a name by their fathers. This lack of identity makes them vulnerable to numerous problems, which Asad Muhammad Khan effectively illustrates in his literary works.

Key Findings

Asad Muhammad Khan's fiction portrays characters who suffer from a loss of identity, leading to various psychological, social, and economic problems. These characters often face deprivations and are caught in moral and cultural dilemmas.

Conclusion

The study concludes that Asad Muhammad Khan's fiction highlights the significant tragedy of identity loss and its profound impact on individuals, underscoring the importance of identity for social, psychological, and economic well-being.

Fact Check

1. The paper is associated with the eISSN: 2789-6331 and pISSN: 2789-4169.
2. The research analyzes characters named Alli Gujar, Babbar Yar Khan, and Mai Dada from Asad Muhammad Khan's fiction.
3. Reference 1 cites Asad Muhammad Khan's "Gus Bethiya, Mashmoola: Jo Kahaniyan Likhen" published in 2006, page 116.

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