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To explore how the portrayal of women characters serves as a means of empowerment in Banu Mushtaq's stories.

March 18, 2026Open Access

The Representation of Women Characters as a Tool of Empowerment in Heart Lamp: Selected Stories by Banu Mushtaq

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To explore how the portrayal of women characters serves as a means of empowerment in Banu Mushtaq's stories.
Literary analysis of selected stories by Banu Mushtaq
Examination of character traits and narratives
Critique of gender representation in literature
Identified key characteristics portraying women as empowered figures
Demonstrated a shift in traditional gender roles through storytelling
Highlighted the significance of female representation in literature

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