• Dr. Manju

Abstract Chaman Nahal’s Azadi captures the cataclysmic events of Partition, intertwining personal and collective trauma with a poignant narrative. This paper explores how memory and trauma shape the structure of the novel and influence the psychological depth and development of its characters. By examining key elements such as narrative fragmentation, the interplay of individual and collective memory, and the characters’ struggles to reconcile their identities amidst chaos, the study underscores the centrality of memory and trauma in reflecting the socio-political upheaval of the time.

Partition of India, Memory and trauma, Fragmented narrative, Identity reconstruction

"Reconstructing Identity: The Role of Memory and Trauma in Shaping the Narrative Structure and Character Development in Chaman Nahal’s Azadi", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.g516-g520, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412659.pdf

"Reconstructing Identity: The Role of Memory and Trauma in Shaping the Narrative Structure and Character Development in Chaman Nahal’s Azadi", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppg516-g520, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412659.pdf