Question: Feminism in 'Ice Candy Man' by Bapsi Sidhwa Image: Migrants' train for Pakistan, a diorama at the Army Museum, Lahore. Photograph by Muhammad Umair Mirza (CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons). Have you ever wondered how women experienced the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947? How did they cope with the violence, exploitation, and oppression that resulted from the political and religious turmoil? The theme of feminism in 'Ice Candy Man' by Bapsi Sidhwa is explored in a novel that portrays the lives of women during this historical event. Its wider themes are discussed in Themes in Ice Candy Man . For centuries, society has not defined a woman as a subject in her own right, but merely as an entity that concerns man either in his real life or his fantasy life. Many contemporary writers have projected the plight of women based on caste, creed, religion, gender prejudices, community, and beliefs, and have tried to suggest some pragmatic solutions to them....

Question: Analysis of Ice Candy Man by Bapsi Sidhwa Image: The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore. Photograph by Zapata1000. (CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.) Have you ever wondered how women experienced the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947? How did they cope with the violence, exploitation, and oppression that resulted from the political and religious turmoil? In this essay, I will argue that Ice Candy Man is a novel that portrays the complex and tragic consequences of partition on women, minorities, and children, and how they cope with violence, oppression, and identity crisis. Bapsi Sidhwa's novel Ice-Candy-Man is a realistic narrative, set in Lahore. The novel was also published in the United States as Cracking India ( Milkweed Editions, 1991 ). The story takes up the themes of communal tensions using religion as a way to define individual identity, territorial cravings, political oppressions, power and love, and binds them together in a very readable narrative. The no...

  Literature; Literature is derived from the Latin words ‘’litera’’ means letter or handwriting. Literature is a written expression or creative writing of recognized artistic value. Or Anybody of written works that are written and produced in any country, language, or age for a specific purpose such as information, education, or entertainment to the reader which can be fictional or non-fictional in nature. Quality of literature is atheistic and artistic called oral literature. Features of literature Text; Every meaningful text and coherent written expression, which doesn’t have aseptic and artistic value is called text For example. Newspaper sermons, advertising text catalogues and short text etc. Genre; The categories used to group different literary works such as poetry, fiction and nonfiction etc. Discourse; The word discourse is derived from the Latin word discourses means running and forms. Any written or spoken communication that share thematic or...

Plot: A literary term used to describe the events that make up a story or the main part of a story. These events relate to each other in a pattern or a sequence. The structure of a novel depends on the organization of events in the plot of the story. The term plot refers to the way a story unfolds in text or the way in which the story was written. According to Aristotle (384-322 BC), a plot (mythos) needs to have a beginning, middle, and end. To analysis, a plotline is divided into four main stages: Exposition: This is the beginning of the story, where the characters and setting are established. The conflict or main problem is introduced as well. Complication or Conflict: Is the struggle or clash between opposing characters or force? A conflict is an event, circumstance, person, or personal characteristic that stands in the way of a character pursuing a goal, even if that goal is simply survival. Climax: The climax occurs when the conflict is at its peak and when there seems to be no v...

  Fiction A literary work that is written about imaginary characters and events is based on imagination, not on reality. For example Plays, poems, short stories, etc. Epic A long narrative poem is usually related to the heroic deeds of a person of unusual courage and unparalleled bravery whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a certain culture, nation race, or religion. Epic concern the universal address such as good, evil life, and death. For example, Iliad and Odyssey ( 7 century BC) by Homer, Anneid Virgil's ( 70-19 BC), and Paradise Lost 1667 by John Milton. Features of an Epic poem Lengthy, depiction of character, narrative structure plot pattern, etc. Romance A narrative genre in literature that involves mysterious, adventures or spiritual storylines that focus on a quest that involves bravery and strong values. OR A prose or verse story depicting heroic or marvelous deeds, romantic exploits usually in a historical or imaginary setting. it is also ...

John Ruskin is critical of a society in which they become poorer and the rich, richer. What social reforms does he propose for the economic relief of the poor class?   John Ruskin, an esteemed art critic, social critic, and social reformer, was highly critical of a society characterized by growing poverty among the working class and increasing wealth among the rich. Recognized as a master of English prose, Ruskin possessed a remarkable command of the language, employing a flexible instrument that blended personal and impersonal elements. His writing style was characterized by simplicity, devoid of excessive ornamentation or ambiguity. Notably, Ruskin's writing featured lengthy sentences, where complex structures and embedded sentences were employed to convey his ideas effectively. Moreover, he often utilized biblical references to strengthen his arguments. Born during the industrial age, Ruskin observed a society that appeared to prioritize development, stability, prosperity, ...