Salman Rushdie · English Literature

Which of the following describes Rushdie's concept of 'Chutnification'?

  1. The total rejection of Western cultural norms and values in favor of pre-colonial local traditions
  2. The process of preserving history through a blend of facts, myths, and personal perspectives
  3. A culinary movement in London started by Indian immigrant communities in the 1970s
  4. The strict and literal translation of canonical English texts into Urdu
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Correct answer: The process of preserving history through a blend of facts, myths, and personal perspectives

Used in 'Midnight's Children', chutnification refers to the 'pickling' of history. Just as chutney blends diverse ingredients into a flavorful whole, Rushdie blends memory and myth to represent a fragmented postcolonial reality.

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