Wasi novel by Areej Shah PDF download
Wasi novel is written by well known writer Areej Shah. Areej is a prominent figure in urdu literature. Her writing work’s main theme is love, social issue and human feelings. This wasi novel is one of those who depicts the picture of social custom, sacrifice and trial of love.
Areej shah writing style is emotional and on reality based. She highlights the romantic aspects and which keeps the reader interesting.
Summary of Wasi Novel
The story of wasi novel is based on Pakistan’s society complexity. There are two protagonist of this novel Wasi and Haya. In early age both were engaged by their elders. In childhood they were not aware about the importance of marriage. This relation become a victim of complexity of their innocent ages.
It is reality, a children age is totally different young age. The feelings of adult age change the personality. Haya is a strong character in the novel while Wasi’s character is like angry boy but he is soft from heart.
Wasi is a stubborn and does not accept his love. He has feelings for Haya but does not express his affection for her. On the other hand, Haya is emotional with loveable feelings. She wants to maintain this relation which was given her in childhood. With all she does not sacrifice her respect.
Areej show a message of marriage responsibilities. Marriage is not the name of enjoyment or time pass but it is the name of responsibilities. Love is not a passion. A marriage is a representative of next generation. It is the foundation of respect and equality that leads traditional leads.
Another aspect of this novel is family pressure and social hindrance. These pressure push the youth’s feelings. Wasi’s mother loves him much but some times her decision for Wasi proves difficult. At the end of the novel Wasi apologize Haya and both start a new journey of life.
Central theme of Wasi
The main theme of this novel is love, ego, family customs and the social pressure. Love has been portrayed as a passion in the novel. Love is the name of trial and responsibility. Wasi and Haya childhood relation become victim of misunderstandings. Love demands sacrifice, trust and expression.
Ego plays its own role in the novel. Wasi love Haya but he never expresses and show love for Haya. It seemed that he has hidden in himself and he does not like to bow against his own ego. There is a kind hearted man hidden behind his ego and emotional.
The family pressure and social customs disturb the individual happy moments. In the same way Wasi and Haya are tied up in social customs where decisions are taken on the basis of respect, equality and sense. Haya come in front of us as self-independent woman who has dare to takes her own decisions.
Haya character is very impressive in the novel. She has not been presented like traditional heroine in the novel. She proves a strong woman who does not compromise on her self respect and basic principles.