Parsi Identity and Heritage in Bapsi Sidhwa’s The Crow Eaters

Abstract

In The Crow Eaters, Bapsi Sidhwa explores cultural and historical subjects in a light-hearted, comic manner, mocking parts of Parsi society. The Crow Eaters explores the culture and community of the Parsi family, as well as broader social concerns including Freddy’s relationship with his mother-in-law and the bond between mother and daughter. For instance, during Freddy’s visit to the mystic, he is instructed to cut his mother-in-law’s hair. Yazdi, like other communities in Pakistan and India, has long been concerned about love marriages.The present research examines Parsi identity, charity, sense of duty and heritage.