IGNOU MEG 7 2026 2027 - Discuss the use of magical realism in Midnight’s Children.

Question

Discuss the use of magical realism in Midnight’s Children. How does it contribute to
the novel’s political and historical critique?

28 Jul 2026

Answer :

Word Count : 727

Salman Rushdie’s *Midnight’s Children* is one of the finest examples of magical realism in Indian English literature. The novel combines realistic historical events with extraordinary, magical elements to present a unique vision of India’s history after independence. Rather than separating fantasy from reality, Rushdie blends them seamlessly, suggesting that the history of a newly independent nation is itself filled with contradictions, dreams, myths, and unexpected transformations. Magical realism enables the novelist to question official versions of history and expose the complex relationship between personal identity and national identity. The central magical element of the novel is the existence of children born in the first hour of India’s independence on 15 August 1947. These children possess extraordinary powers, symbolizing the hopes, diversity, and potential of the newly born nation. Saleem Sinai, the narrator, has the remarkable ability to communicate telepathically with all the midnight’s children across

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