• SALMA NAZ

  Author

Noonari, Azhar Pakistani talent, has produced his first novel “Black Bird in a White
Cage” with great critical insight. This magnum opus presents the different aspects of life very
clearly. He has presented Pakistani society in general and Sindhi society in particular. The
concept of subjugation of women and gender disparity is pervasive in all societies. Silence
becomes women’s identity in a male dominated society. The impact of colonialism in postcolonial
society can never be ignored even after the 70 years of independence. The idea of
overpowering and aggression is present in one form or in another. The misuse of power is yet
another feature, which has violated ethical points. In fact, because of misapplication of power
and money, one becomes colonized and other colonizer even in the absence of colonialism. This
present article targets to analyze the novel with critical perception of the social norms of the
society possessing gender disparity, the impact of colonialism and the symbolic title have much
to say about horror of dominance and hostility everywhere. It further explores negative traits of
the people like hypocrisy and lust for money and power, the sources to exploit the whole society.

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