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The Great Political Fictions: Midnight’s Children

Past Present Future

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Exploring themes of identity, division, and magical realism in Midnight’s Children

Exploring the themes of identity, division, and magical realism, this chapter follows Salim's journey through a life of divided identities after being swapped at birth, navigating the challenges of being a Muslim in a predominantly Hindu country amidst political upheavals and family betrayals.

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