Exploring the Theme of National Identity and Unity in Pakistani Fiction: Home Boy and In Other Rooms, Other Wonders

Abstract

The present research aims at conducting a comparative analysis to determine the role of Pakistani English fiction writers in promoting national identity and unity. With an insight into the collection of short stories In Other Rooms, Other Wonders by Daniyal Mueenuddin and the novel Home Boy by H.M. Naqvi, the research explores the underlying themes and narratives of the two aforementioned works to evaluate their contributions in the formation and representation of a Pakistani national identity. The study adopts a qualitative approach whereby the researchers have employed a method of textual analysis to explore the literary techniques used in each work and how it reflects the Pakistani cultural and political contexts. The analysis has focused on the use of language, characterization, and imagery to show how Pakistani English literature reinforces or challenges stereotypes and prejudices related to Pakistan and Pakistani people. This research concludes that the role of Pakistani English literature in promoting national identity and unity is crucial.