دہلیز (ڈرامہ)

Chapter Overview

دہلیز is the fourth chapter of the Class 11 Urdu textbook and belongs to the genre of ڈرامہ (drama), specifically a one-act play. It is written by Amjad Islam Amjad — one of Pakistan’s most versatile and admired writers, equally celebrated as a poet, playwright, lyricist, and television dramatist. His works are known for their emotional depth, elegant language, and sensitive exploration of human relationships. دہلیز is a fine example of his dramatic craft, condensing complex emotional truths into a compact theatrical form.

The title دہلیز — meaning “threshold” or “doorstep” — is one of the most symbolically rich titles in the Class 11 Urdu syllabus. A threshold is the liminal space between two places, two decisions, or two phases of life. In the drama, this concept is explored through the characters’ emotional and psychological state: they stand at a crossroads between duty and desire, tradition and change, commitment and freedom. The dramatic dialogue, carefully crafted by Amjad Islam Amjad, reveals character, builds tension, and drives the narrative towards a moment of reckoning.

For FBISE Class 11 students, this chapter introduces ڈرامہ as a formal literary genre and tests knowledge of its key elements: dialogue, stage directions, dramatic conflict, character development, climax, and resolution. Students are also tested on the writer’s biography, the symbolic significance of the title, central themes, and analytical short and long questions. The SLO-based curriculum emphasises critical engagement with the play’s dramatic structure and thematic content. These notes cover all required HSSC-I Urdu exam topics in a structured and accessible format.