A Critical Study of Rehman’s Moustache: A Post-Colonial Paradigm

Abstract

The current study addresses the postcolonial concepts in Moustache, a short story by Tariq Rahman. Using two frameworks- Gayatri C. Spivak’s “Can the Subaltern Speak” and Homi K. Bhabha’s “Of Mimicry and Men”, the study seeks to access post-colonial ideologies and colonial subjects in term of subalternity and mimicry. The researcher incorporates the qualitative approach for the current study in order to perform textual analysis. The research findings imply that Dadu and Shafaqat, both protagonists, embody the colonial consciousness in their outward looks, actions and mannerism. Furthermore, the study emphasizes how colonialism negatively impacted the lives of those who appeared to be enjoying freedom. The current study is anticipated to open up new avenues for future scholars by offering novel perspectives on colonial legacies that endure in post-colonial settings.