THE POLITICS OF PARTITION: A MARXIST READING OF CLASS, IDENTITY AND RESISTANCE IN SIDHWA’S ICE CANDY MAN

Authors

  • Rashid Ali M.Phil. Scholar Northern University, Nowshera
  • Farishta Zeb M.Phil. Scholar Northern University, Nowshera
  • Muhammad Naeem M.Phil. Scholar Northern University, Nowshera
  • Robaz Alam Khan BS English, City University, Peshawar

Abstract

This study explores class antagonism, Marxist themes and the consequences caused by class antagonism and Marxism in Sidhwa’s Ice Candy Man (1988). The study follows a qualitative research design and conducts a textual analysis of the selected text, Ice Candy Man (1988). Marist theory (1887) given by Karl Marx, is used as a theoretical framework in the present study. The findings of this study show that this novel delineates the story of various social groups suffering class conflicts and the pursuit of their aims inspired by economic and financial advancement. It noticeably portrays the assorted social classes and everlasting antagonism in a social and economic framework. Apart from this, the novel illustrates religious practices, discovering it as an active and conservative force the ruling utilizes to justify class antagonism and unnatural nature.

Keywords: class antagonism, Marist theory, Karl Marx, qualitative research design

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Published

2024-12-07

How to Cite

Rashid Ali, Farishta Zeb, Muhammad Naeem, & Robaz Alam Khan. (2024). THE POLITICS OF PARTITION: A MARXIST READING OF CLASS, IDENTITY AND RESISTANCE IN SIDHWA’S ICE CANDY MAN. Sociology &Amp; Cultural Research Review, 2(4), 244–256. Retrieved from https://journalofcontemporarylegalstudies.online/index.php/14/article/view/40

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Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Journal of Sociology & Cultural Research Review

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