Homelessness and sense of Belonging. A Liminal Analysis of Jamil Ahmad’s Wandering Falcon

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Research Completion Certificate
• Acknowledgment
• Abstract
• Chapter 1: Introduction
• Chapter 2: Literature Review
• Chapter 3: Research Methodology
• Chapter 4: Discussion and Analysis
• Conclusion
• Work Cited

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This research explores the concept of homelessness and liminality in Jamil Ahmad's novel The Wandering Falcon (1931-2014). Utilizing Victor Turner's theory of liminality, the study aims to analyze the narrative through the lens of post-colonialism. The research examines the Baluchi tribal community and the urban Pakistani community to unveil the superficiality of civilization. The research aims to explore the sense of belonging experienced by the people residing on the Baluchi-Irani border zone. It further investigates various forms of boundaries present in the narrative.

• Homelessness and sense of belonging in the context of the Baluchi-Irani border
• Liminality and the experience of being in-between spaces and identities
• The portrayal of the Baluchi tribal community and its juxtaposition with urban Pakistani society
• The impact of political and social upheaval on the lives of individuals in the 1970s
• The exploration of boundaries, both physical and social, in the narrative

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter introduces the context of the novel, The Wandering Falcon, set in the tumultuous 1970s. It highlights the political and social climate of Pakistan, including the first elections, the emergence of East Pakistan's independence, and the Baluch nationalists' rebellion. The chapter also outlines the research aims, which focus on exploring homelessness and sense of belonging, liminal experiences, and the façade of civilization. It highlights the specific geographical location of the study - the border region between Pakistan, Iran, and Baluchistan. This chapter sets the stage for the subsequent analysis of the novel.

Chapter 2: Literature Review

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Chapter 3: Research Methodology

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Chapter 4: Discussion and Analysis

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Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This research focuses on the interplay between homelessness, sense of belonging, and liminality in the context of Jamil Ahmad's The Wandering Falcon. Key themes include post-colonialism, Victor Turner's theory of liminality, the Baluchi tribal community, the urban Pakistani community, the Baluchi-Irani border zone, and the façade of civilization. These concepts are explored through the analysis of boundaries, both geographical and social, as depicted in the narrative.