Fifteen Fictions for Summer re-release: Midnight’s Children
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Exploring Identity and Democracy in Midnight's Children
This chapter explores the themes of identity, democracy, and magical realism in Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children,' focusing on protagonist Salim Sinai. Born at the moment of India's independence, Salim's journey reflects the struggles of personal and national identity in a fragmented post-colonial context.
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