Narration of Autobiography and Free-Flowing Thought in Urdu Novel

Abstract

"Stream of Consciousness" plays an effective and influencing role in "Novel Nigari". This technique inspires readers towards the objectivity which the author wishes to convey. It reflects the images accordingly on the mirror of life. Thoughts, ideas and imaginations are oriented by this technique to streamline the other components of a novel. This trend has been adopted by Urdu novelist because of the western influence in literature. This technique i.e, "Stream of Consciousness" streamlines the thoughts of the readers and they pick the message of the author in an effective manner. When we talk about the novel "London ki aik Raat", we also see such waves of progressivism in this novel. Which Sajjad Zaheer had already pointed out. He said that Marx's philosophy of life and the influence of the Russian Revolution have also been influenced by Indian films. He said that escaping from the situation is not only literature, but the principle of literature is that whatever is happening on a global level should be considered and reflected on at every moment. Russia's desire was that the whole world should follow the Marxist system and the progressive movement was also its literary form. Narration of autobiography and free-flowing thought in this novel has been discussed here.

Keywords: Urdu Fiction, Novel, Stream Consciousness, "London ki aik Raat", Sajjad Zaheer, Narration of autobiography, free-flowing.