Analyzing Egalitarian Approaches towards Plurality of Perspective in Contemporary English Fiction
Abstract
The undisputed progressive force behind multiple and multicultural communities is socio-political peace. This kind of egalitarian society guarantees an advanced and enlightened civilization that encourages its citizens to see beyond differences. Different sects and groups coexist in Pakistan, a multi-communal country. Its proper running requires harmony and respect for one another. The present study intends to emphasize the importance of an equitable viewpoint that ensures the pluralistic advancement of the nation. The study analyzes The Golden Legend by Nadeem Aslam which takes place in hypothetical modern civilization of Zamana and evaluates different socio-political problems which the protagonist faces and attempts to overcome them to formulate an egalitarian society by using Cosmopolitanism theory. Various characters in the novel ignore the social, cultural, political, and religious particularisms that exist in Pakistani society and work together to develop an egalitarian society that puts an end to their disagreements and fosters harmony and peace in the community. The textual analysis of the text demonstrates that many characters overlook their differences to live peacefully as one community. They want to create a civilization based on the multiplicity of perspectives and diversity of life since they are fascinated with an equitable interest. Textual analysis has been used to analyze the data that was collected. To effectively serve its goals, the research’s design is analytical and descriptive.
Keywords
Power, Hegemony, Culture, Dominance, authority, subordinate, exploitation
Author Biography
Saima Rani
Hazara University Mansehra
Manzoor
lecturer in english at Hazara University Mansehra
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