The theme of communalism and its treatment in the novel ‘Tamas’

                                                                                      

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-14)

Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation

ASSIGNMENT 

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Course Code: MEG-14 

4. Discuss the theme of communalism and its treatment in the novel ‘Tamas’.

Communalism, which refers to the division of society along religious or communal lines, is a significant theme in the novel ‘Tamas’ by Bhisham Sahni. The book is set in the year 1947, during the partition of India, when communal tensions between Hindus and Muslims were at their peak. Sahni explores the causes and consequences of communalism through the lens of different characters from different religious backgrounds. 

The book depicts how communalism can lead to violence, hatred, and ultimately, the destruction of humanity. The novel ‘Tamas’ portrays the religious divide between Hindus and Muslims as the root cause of communalism. The Hindus are shown as a dominant group,

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