In Framing Muslims: Stereotyping and Representation after 9/11, Peter Morey and Amina Yaqin dissect how stereotypes that depict Muslims as an inherently problematic presence in the West are constructed, deployed, and circulated in the public imagination, producing an immense gulf between representation and a considerably more complex reality.
Focusing on Rohinton Mistry's unique narrative style, this study delves into the cultural and historical influences shaping his work. It examines the impact of Zoroastrianism, Parsi anglophilia, and recent Indian history, alongside the Persian and European literary traditions that inform his postcolonial fictions. This comprehensive analysis highlights how these elements intertwine to create Mistry's distinctive voice in literature.