Midnight has many children; the offspring of Independence were not all human. Violence, corruption, poverty, generals, chaos, greed and pepperpot… I had to go into exile to learn that the children of midnight were more varied that I- even I-had dreamed.
In "Midnight's Children," Salman Rushdie reflects on the complexities and aftermath of India's independence, portraying it as a time of mixed blessings. He suggests that the "children of Independence" encompass more than just human beings, implying a broader spectrum of societal issues such as violence, corruption, and greed that emerged during this turbulent period. These challenges, often embodied by various societal figures and phenomena, reveal a diverse and chaotic landscape of...
