علی امام نقوی: نقش( انسانی زندگی کی شکست و ریخت ، اجتماعی نفسیاتی مطالعہ)

Ali Imam Naqvi: Role (The Failure and Destruction of Human Life, A Social Psychological Study)

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive psychological and sociological analysis of Ali Imam Naqvi’s acclaimed short story, “Naqsh”, contextualizing it within the landscape of modern 21st-century Urdu fiction. Moving beyond mere external realism, Naqvi’s narrative deeply explores the subconscious conflicts, repressed desires, and psychological traumas that dismantle the contemporary family unit. The study critically examines the intricate character dynamics through a psychoanalytical lens: the highly educated yet domineering mother-in-law, who embodies toxic traditionalism and the oppressive societal Super-Ego; the son, whose psychological impotence stems from childhood conditioning and over-parenting; and the daughter-in-law, who serves as a poignant metaphor for suppressed emotional and sexual frustration within a patriarchal setup. Furthermore, the article highlights the pivotal role of clinical psychology and 'Talk Therapy' used by the physician in the story, which bypasses superficial medical diagnoses to unearth the root causes of the marital crisis. Ultimately, the research concludes that “Naqsh” transcends the tragedy of a single household to become a profound critique of the collective unconscious of South Asian society. It exposes the hypocrisy of a system where advanced academic degrees fail to eradicate regressive mindsets, emphasizing the dire need for emotional intelligence, interpersonal communication, and psychological freedom for the survival of familial bonds.