Which of the following works are Graphic Narratives?

A) The Feast of Roses by Indu Sundaresan
B) Bhimayana by Srividya Natarajan and S. Anand
C) Munnu: A Boy from Kashmir by Malik Sajad
D) A fine balance by Rohinton Mistry
E) This side, that side, Restorying partition by Vishwa Jyoti Ghosh

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

The correct answer is B, C, E Only.

To understand why this option is correct, let's analyze each of the works listed in the question to determine whether they qualify as graphic narratives (graphic novels or illustrated narratives):

A) The Feast of Roses by Indu Sundaresan:
This is a conventional historical fiction novel published in 2003, which serves as a sequel to The Twentieth Wife. It is written in standard prose and is not a graphic narrative.

B) Bhimayana: Experiences of Untouchability by Srividya Natarajan and S. Anand:
This is a critically acclaimed graphic biography of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. It uses Gond art created by artists Durgabai Vyam and Subhash Vyam to narrate experiences of untouchability. Therefore, it is a graphic narrative.

C) Munnu: A Boy from Kashmir by Malik Sajad:
This is a graphic novel that depicts the life of a young boy growing up in conflict-ridden Kashmir. It is illustrated in a style reminiscent of Art Spiegelman's Maus, using the endangered Kashmiri stag (hangul) to represent Kashmiris. Therefore, it is a graphic narrative.

D) A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry:
This is a famous literary fiction novel published in 1995 that focuses on four characters during the State of Emergency in India. It is a prose novel and not a graphic narrative.

E) This Side, That Side: Restorying Partition by Vishwajyoti Ghosh (Anthology Creator/Editor):
This is a graphic anthology featuring curated graphic narratives, comics, and illustrated stories from creators across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, representing various perspectives on the Partition. Therefore, it is a graphic narrative.

Based on this analysis, the works that qualify as graphic narratives are B, C, and E.