Life After Partition

In 1947, India gained its independence from Britain, along with this newly found independence, came a division of the land. This division, known colloquially as the Partition, split British India into two states: Pakistan and a version of India that we know today. Partition remembered not because of the independence of two states, but instead it’s remembered for the violence and death it caused and the impact on political and social relations in that area, an impact that had lasting effects. Today, Partition still leaves a schism between the people in India and Pakistan. (Life After Partition)
The novel Train to Pakistan, by Khushwant Singh, takes place during Partition. It is a tumultuous world: horrific. violent, and chaotic. This world provides a shocking backdrop, one of murder, betrayal, rape, and torture. This setting allows for a fascinating story to occur and to truly understand the nature of the characters in …show more content…
The train is approaching and an unknown figure is hanging on the rope cutting at it. Trying to cut it before it kills the innocent Muslims on the roof of the train. The villagers and refugees who had strung the rope try to ensure that the heroic figure fails in their mission. They shoot at the figure, but just in time the mystery man cuts the rope and falls down and is crushed by the train. The reader is left to speculate on who the noble hero was. While the identity is never confirmed by Singh, it is clear that it is Jugga. Iqbal, is a man of words without action, seeking worldly glory. He wouldn’t risk his life to save people unless he was sure of recognition. Hukum Chand, although developing a conscience still is not a man of action. He doesn’t get his own hands dirty. Jugga however, is inspired by the Guru who seems to speaking directly to him. Telling him to action. Jugga had undergone enough character development to be able to save those he loved and the other innocent bystanders. Jugga is the