Abstract
Narratives are embedded in the societies and cultures. They are representatives of the prevalence mythology, practices, and norms. The symbolism they stand on is also social. De-rooted narratives can't exist. Being the interval between two happenings, narratives involve the prevalent concept of time. Moreover, just because we cannot alienate narratives from society- and, hence, humans - therefore, the concept of human time plays pivotal role in the narrative development. Narratives supplied by Punjabi literature are no exception. Taking Ghulam Hussain Sajid's short story 'Neendar Bhini Raat' as an example, this study tries to explore the structure of narrative and its relevance with the culture and traditions. Like all languages, Punjabi language is a representative of the socio-cultural fabric. The way author invokes the Vedic mythology, the metaphors he employs, and the concept of time which he develops throughout his story helps in understanding the contours of narrative within a culture.
Dr. Zaheer Wattoo, Dr. Shabnam Ishaq, Hamad Mushtaq. (2022) DISCOURSE AND ITS SOCIAL CONTOURS: AN ANALYSIS, Parakh, Volume 7, Issue 2, 14th Edition.
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