The Image of Others in Savushun

The novel of Savushun by Simin Daneshvar is one of the most significant Persian novels ever written. This novel deals with an important period in Iran’s political and cultural history and portrays the presence of foreigners in this country. Images of others dominate Savushun. We can also see a negative image of Britain and its allies as they invaded and occupy parts of southern Iran and plundered people’s property. Only Ireland is portrayed fairly positively in the minds of the novel’s characters. Daneshvar has painted quiet a negative image of the uncivilized Indian mercenaries in Savushun. The image of Iranians is crystallized in the character of “Josef” – the novel’s hero –who fights for freedom and independence and becomes a martyr on the path to reach a noble goal.