political criticism on the english patient

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From the war-torn wastelands of Europe to the exotic Cairo, The English Patient, is a reader's delight. This novel set in the twilight stages of the Second World War was created by Michael Ondaatje. Amongst Caravaggio, Hanna, Almasy and other minor characters, Kip is the only coloured character in the cast. Almasy, is the sick patient while Hana nurses him. Caravaggio is a thief who used to work for the Allies while Kip forages through the war torn regions of Europe, incapacitating unexploded bombs. The story revolves around a few individuals and reflects upon the metamorphosis of their lives, brought about by the war. However, while the story vitally revolves around Almasy and the fate of his love in face of the war, Ondaatje, an East Asian, glorifies Kip (an East Indian), as the ideal male while chastening the Caucasian race.

Born in a family of tradition and values, Kirpal was the second child. The family customs dictated the first son to join the army, while the second would become a doctor and the third, a businessman (Ondaatje,1992).

"He was the second son. The oldest son would go into the army, the next brother would be a doctor, a brother after that would become a businessman. An old tradition in his family"


The predominantly quiescent character of Kip does not play a significant role in this novel, yet his qualities are that of the protagonist. On synthesizing the qualities displayed by Kip, one would find that Ondaatje has contrived the 'ideal' male in his character: thoughtful, courageous, caring, true to his morals, forgiving and self-restraining. A preponderance of his qualities become obvious in circumstances where white characters are affected in a potent manner. In many a situation, Kip emerges the victor, be it at diffusing bombs, captivating women, or in emotional battles, while white characters are left feeling remorseful (in Almasy's case) or longing for him (in Hana's case). This is clearly the manifestation of Ondaatje's strength of convictions in his origins, and in a very astute yet powerful manner.

" Even at this age, thirty-four, she has still not found her own company she wanted."



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Approximate Word count = 859
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)

Category: Novels

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