Intertextuality In ‘Man Chalay Ka Sauda': A Stylistic Analysis Through Simpson's Model Of Narrative Structure (2004)

Abstract

Man Chalay Ka Sauda by Ashfaq Ahmed is a spiritual text that explores into the intricate relationship between Religion and Science. The objective of the current study is to investigate how Ashfaq Ahmed‟s use of intertextuality enriches the spiritual narrative and to explore how readers engage with intertextual elements. Simpson‟s model of Narrative Structure (2004) is used to find intertextual elements. This study utilizes Grounded Theory methodology to explore the spiritual narrative and to create deeper layers of meaning. The findings have significant implication to understand the philosophy of life from sufi perspective which has universal appeal for humans.