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Narcissisitic self in twilight in delhi

1. Colonial Decline and Narcissist Self: A Freudian Study of Ahmad Ali's Twilight in Delhi Sania Gul M.phil Scholar Khushal Khan Khattak University Karak

2. Freud’s theory of narcissism, explains how an individual's psyche is shaped by self centeredness and an excessive feeling of self-importance. Characters that both display self obsession, emotional disengagement, and trouble building sympathetic connections are examined under Freud's idea of narcissism Primary narcissism, according to Freud's theory, is the stage of early childhood narcissism, in which an infant's entire world centers on their own needs and goals. This inward concentration usually turns outward, toward others, as a person matures. It alludes to the infancy-related natural period of self-love and self-focus. The child's libido, or psychic energy, is fully focused inward at this point since their needs and wants are their top priorities. This is regarded as a typical stage of human growth, in which the person views the world in terms of how it satisfies their personal needs. Secondary narcissism. T hose who suffer from secondary narcissism withdraw their emotional support from other people and instead become fixated on them. Adults may develop this type of narcissism, which typically manifests as a psychological defense mechanism in the wake of tragedy, disappointment, or loss when someone has secondary narcissism, they isolate themselves from deep emotional relationships with other people and withdraw into a dream or self-idealized world. Introduction

3. Mir Nihal’s Narcissism is exposed with his obsession with the past's legacy and during irrevocably changing in his surroundings. His deep longing for Delhi's vanished past is reminiscent of secondary narcissism, according to Freud, in which a person becomes detached from the present and withdraws into a fantasy of independence. Mir Nihal believes that Delhi's physical deterioration is a reflection of his own psychological deterioration; his inability to accept the changes he sees in the world causes him to retreat into his own romanticized version of himself. His narcissistic characteristics worsen his relationships, especially with his family, and he finds it hard to connect emotionally with other people. Asghar's relationships—especially his sexual entanglements—are characterized by a narcissistic obsession with self-gratification and validation. Asghar's emotional issues can be understood in light of Freud's difference between self-love (narcissistic love) and object-love (love directed toward others). His reluctance to completely move outside of his self-obsession is the reason he finds it difficult to sustain meaningful relationships with others, especially women. Asghar's narcissism is similar to his father's in many aspects, even if it takes different forms. While Mir Nihal withdraws into his memories of the past, Asghar projects his narcissistic demands onto his relationships in an attempt to find fulfillment through approval from others. . Introduction

4. In his novel Twilight in Delhi , Ahmed Ali portrays the socio-political turmoil and cultural decline of the era while digging into the fall of Mughal Delhi under the Britain’s Colonial authority. These historical changes bring about difficulties to the life of the protagonist Mir Nihal and his son Asghar being two distinct generations facing colonial imperialism. The behaviors of both the characters in Twilight in Delhi cohere with this psychological description. This research identifies how the narcissism affects the character’s relationships, behaviors and motivations by focusing on how these characters per narcissistic approaches perceive their own existence and the connection with others, and especially their responses to the Delhi’s socio-political collapse. The family’s patriarch, Mr. Nihal carries on with his romanticized view of the great Mughal Era and exhibits a narcissistic attachment to the bygone days. Because of incapacity to accept the British rule and the realities of the modern life, he distances himself from his family, emotionally and mentally, and loses his bond with the present. Mr.Nihal’s psychological analysis benefits from Sigmund Freud’s conception of Secondary narcissism which show person distance himself from reality and idealize himself; A transition from real self to the idealized self. Similarly, narcissism is reflected in Asghar’s behavior by analyzing his fixation on Bilqees , emotional Immaturity and instable relationships. Statement of the Problem

5. How and to what extent does narcissistic self, its traits and psychological mechanisms are evident in the characters of Mir Nihal and Asghar replicating Sigmund Freud Theory of Narcissism in Ahmad Ali’s Twilight in Delhi ? What patterns of Mir Nihal and Asghar narcissistic tendencies triggers their actions and reactions to their surroundings in the selected novel ? Research Questions

6. To identify and analyze Mir Nihal and Asghar's narcissistic self, its traits and psychological mechanisms that replicates Freud’s psychoanalytic theory, effecting their behaviors and responses to their environment during colonial decline in Ahmad Ali's Twilight in Delhi . To explore various patterns of Mir Nihal and Asghar’s narcissistic tendencies, triggering their internal conflicts, emotional isolation, and deteriorating relationships with others. Research Objectives

7. By analyzing Ahmad Ali’s Twilight in Delhi through the lens of Freudian narcissism, this work will advance the field of psychoanalytic literary criticism. It will provide a more profound comprehension of Mir Nihal and Asghar as people battling psychological issues as well as symbols of socio-political transformation. Theoretical conversation surrounding the book will gain new depth from this psychoanalytic view point, which will enhance literary and psychological readings of the work. Significance of the Study

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