The writer’s use of narrative point of view as well as Rehana’s role as trope for the nation (Bangladesh) are thus important techniques deployed by the author. Hence, it is undeniable that literary devices are indispensable to the creation of the novel’s longevity as it is these devices that propel the formation of the reader’s bond with the protagonist. Rehana, the writer’s centre of consciousness, is given priority over the other characters in terms of how the reader views Rehana’s actions and interprets her thoughts.ĭuring 1971, in war torn Bangladesh, the reader can therefore easily witness and is kept informed as to Rehana’s involvement in the war as well as the relationships she forges and strengthens. It can therefore be argued that a “golden age” is indelible owing to the intimate connection made between the reader and the protagonist, Rehana, which Anam brings into being. With that being said, Tahmima Anam is one such author who artistically employs techniques in order to ensure that her novels are memorable. It is of utmost importance to any author that his work possesses the element of longevity.
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