The Language of Dreams: Understanding the Psychological Impact of Border Partition in Akhtaruzzaman Elias’s Series of Works
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This research paper examines the psychological and impact of border partition as depicted in Akhtaruzzaman Elias's novels, Chilekothar Sepai (“The Soldier in an Attic”, 1986), Khwabnama (“Dream Epic”, 1996), and Anyo Gharey Anyo Swar (“In Another Room, Another Voice”, 1976). By analyzing the language of dreams in these works, the study aims to understand the profound psychological experiences of the characters and their responses to the trauma caused by the division of borders. This paper provides a historical and socio-political context, explores the symbolism and themes present in the characters' dreams, and delves into the psychological consequences of trauma, displacement, identity crisis, and cultural loss. In this article, using trauma theory to explore how the characters' fragmented narratives and struggles with memory contribute to their psychological experiences of trauma and the challenges they face in navigating their post-partition realities.
Source: Alma Mater.
Author: Sanjay Kumar Sarkar
Institution: Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University
Language: English
Subfield: Philosophy
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4408288554