Language
Indhold
Style of writing
The language used by Saadat Hasan Manto in the short story “The Return” is straightforward.
The author does not offer too many details and focuses on the immediate events. However, several clues suggest Manto’s use of the iceberg theory, a type of minimalistic writing initially coined by Ernest Hemingway. A large percentage of what is truly happening in the story is hidden beneath the surface, requiring interpretation from the readers. For example, the author does not explicitly say that Sakina was repeatedly raped and abused by both sides; the events are only ...
