• Mohd Rafiq

Alienation is the fundamental and straightforward system which forms the subject of several psychological ,sociological ,literary and philosophical studies .It is a most essential theme of individual restriction in the contemporary epoch .Alienation is the result of loss of identity. Alienation and the role of Western media are two essential themes in Tabish Khair’s novel Jihadi Jane.The theme of alienation in the novel has trapped mind of the readers .The two female protagonists uncover themselves stranger in Yorkshire society .The second chronic theme of the novel which trapped the consideration of the reader is the role of Western media. The women in the novel are fed up with media . Western media always represent Islam in a poor light .Consequently the women learn towards their religion. They talk about the issues concerning their religion. They usually watch over the news inter-connected to Islamic states. The paper will explain the themes of alienation and Western media in the form of different angles .Moreover the concept of alienation will be discussed thoroughly.

Alienation ,Western media ,Hijab ,Jihad ,Nunja ,Orthodox ,Ambush ,Religion ,Brainwash ,Protagonist

"A THEMATIC STUDY OF THE NOVEL JIHADI JANE BY TABISH KHAIR ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no.133-134, September-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809026.pdf

"A THEMATIC STUDY OF THE NOVEL JIHADI JANE BY TABISH KHAIR ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 9, page no. pp133-134, September-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1809026.pdf