Author(s): Gopinath Khutia

Abstract: The Partition of India in 1947, one of the most violent episodes of the 20th century, deeply influenced literary expressions across the Indian subcontinent. Bhisham Sahni, an eminent Hindi writer, witnessed this event and wove its legacy into his writing. His works, particularly Tamas, delve into the traumatic experiences surrounding Partition, yet also reveal unexpected dimensions of resilience, compassion, and growth amidst chaos. This article studies the concept of post-traumatic growth as manifested in Sahni’s Tamas, specifically focusing on how his characters evolve through trauma. The article draws on the theory of post-traumatic growth (PTG) to uncover the complex interplay of loss, healing, and moral resilience in Tamas.

Keywords: growth, Partition, resilience, Tamas, trauma.

Article Info: Received: 02 Oct 2024; Received in revised form: 01 Nov 2024; Accepted: 07 Nov 2024; Available online: 12 Nov 2024

DOI: 10.22161/ijels.96.10