Allegorical Interpretation of Salman Rushdie’s Shame
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Allegory is a notable element in the literature. It is a story in verse or prose with double meaning: a surface meaning and hidden meaning. It is a story that can be read, understood and interpreted at two levels. In this research paper, I will try to find out allegorical elements in Salman Rushdie’s Shame. Salman Rushdie is an Indian novelist. His is a big name in the field of postcolonialism. He is also known for his inventive ideas and technical mastery. The article will focus upon the characters of this novel and will try to locate the situations where Rushdie has used the allegorical elements.
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