احمد ندیم قاسمی کے افسانوں میں دیہی کرداروں کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

ANALYTICAL STUDY OF RURAL CHARACTERS IN THE SHORT STORIES OF AHMAD NADEEM QASMI

Abstract

This research article explores the nuanced and realistic depiction of rural characters in the short stories of Ahmad Nadeem Qasmi, one of the most prominent figures in Urdu literature. Deeply rooted in his own rural background, Qasmi’s stories reflect the cultural, social, and emotional landscapes of village life in Pakistan. His rural characters—farmers, women, children, and laborers—are portrayed with psychological depth and human sensitivity. The article examines how Qasmi artistically captures the struggles, resilience, and moral strength of these characters while avoiding romanticization or overt idealism. Through linguistic authenticity, symbolic imagery, and social commentary, Qasmi's fiction stands as a powerful narrative of class conflict, silent resistance, and the emotional truths of rural existence. The study also highlights the roles of rural women, symbolic motifs like land and rain, and the language patterns used by the characters to present an authentic portrayal of rural society. Drawing on critical opinions and textual analysis, this article positions Qasmi as a literary voice of the rural consciousness in twentieth-century Urdu fiction.