Exploring Interdisciplinary Approaches In English Literature: A Case Study Of Bapsi Sidhwa's The Pakistani Bride

Abstract

: In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in interdisciplinary
approaches to English literature because of the ways in which they broaden and deepen
our comprehension of literary works. Using examples from several disciplines, including
psychology, cultural studies, social sciences, history, and politics, this article explores the
benefits of multidisciplinary approaches while studying English literature. The book "The
Pakistani Bride" by Bapsi Sidhwa is the major topic of this analysis. Sidhwa uses a feminist
perspective to question the oppression and subordination of women throughout history
and across cultures. This article delves into how to analyse "The Pakistani Bride" using a
wide range of academic perspectives, including cultural, feminist, regional, and
psychological ones. This book emphasizes the need of interdisciplinary research for
efficiently deciphering literary works' intricacies. This exemplifies how an integrative
approach might deepen our understanding of Sidhwa's complex story. This research
article shows that multidisciplinary methods are necessary for fully appreciating
Sidhwa's works. The novel's themes and topics, such as gender relations, identity, power
dynamics, migration, and the complexities of cross-cultural interactions, might be better
understood by combining concepts from several disciplines. Overall, this study adds to
the growing body of work applying multidisciplinary approaches to the study of English
literature, demonstrating the value of looking at texts through a variety of lenses to arrive
at a more nuanced interpretation. This article demonstrates the range and use of
interdisciplinary methods by analysing "The Pakistani Bride," and it stresses the
importance of these methods for today's literary criticism.