Tradition and Displacement in the Novels of Bapsi Sidhwa and Rohinton Mistry

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Comparative analysis explores tradition and displacement in the works of Sidhwa and Mistry, indicating new cultural forms.

Displacement generates new forms of cultural hybridity and challenges traditional frameworks amid socio-political upheaval.
Sidhwa’s narratives utilize satire and child perspectives to critique patriarchy and the Partition, revealing deeper societal issues.
Mistry's realist approach highlights political corruption and caste inequality, addressing the complexities of displacement.
Grounded in postcolonial studies, this analysis of six texts from both authors probes the interplay of inherited customs and societal changes.

Verma et al. (2025) studied this question.

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