This essay should explore a close reading of Salman Rushdie’s, Midnights Children. As with any good essay, you will need to develop a thesis. The thesis should be on the topic of Rushdie commenting on gender roles in post colonial India through depictions of Saleem’s family. Somethings to consider: You can focus on Saleem’s grandparents and compare them to the more modern marriages of his parents and aunts and uncles. You could also analyze Saleem’s reactions to things, like his reactions to his mom cheating versus his aunt. Do Saleem’s views change on marriage? How does he portray woman versus men? How does he treat woman? How are other woman in the text treated by their spouse? Are there obvious marital roles or duties presented in the text (think of Saleem’s grandparents)? Who seems to hold more power in marriages? Why? Are there any power structures present? Does society influence these roles? You should quote directly from the book to build your argument.
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