Matan, Department of Urdu & Iqbaliat, The Islamia University - Bahawalpur

MATAN (متْن) Urdu Research Journal

Department of Urdu & Iqbaliat, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
ISSN (print): 2708-5724
ISSN (online): 2708-5732
Abstract

Postcolonial study examines the cultural, social, and psychological effects imposed by colonial systems on subjugated nations. In this context, Aziz Ahmad’s novel “Asi Bulandi Asi Pasti” highlights the moral, social, and cultural decline of the elite and middle classes influenced by colonial civilization. The title of the novel symbolizes the contradiction between outward grandeur and inner degradation. Through blind imitation of Western culture, luxury, marital hypocrisy, sexual promiscuity, and class arrogance, the novelist demonstrates that the colonial system produced a class that appeared refined and civilized outwardly but was inwardly hollow, insensitive, and alienated from its own culture.

Author(s):

Ph.D Scholar (Urdu), Bahaud din Zakariya University, Multan.

Pakistan

Associate Professor (Urdu), Bahaud Din Zakaria University, Multan.

Pakistan

  • farzanakoukab@gmail.com

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Language: Urdu
Id: 6954ea27883ee
Pages 77 - 89
Published December 31, 2025

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