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Unveiling the Complexities of Human Connections and Cultural Displacement: An Interwoven Study of Gender, Memory, and Identity in Anita Desai’s Fasting, Feasting, Clear Light of Day, Fire on the Mountain, In Custody, and The Village by the Sea

Author(s) Rituparna Moharana
Country India
Abstract This paper explores the thematic intricacies of human connections, gender dynamics, and cultural displacement in Anita Desai's acclaimed novels Fasting, Feasting, Clear Light of Day, Fire on the Mountain, In Custody, and The Village by the Sea. Through a critical analysis of characters and narratives, the study examines how Desai intertwines memory and identity to portray the challenges of tradition, familial obligations, and personal autonomy in postcolonial India. Employing a multifaceted approach, the paper highlights Desai’s profound engagement with the socio-cultural forces that shape individual and collective experiences. Her works illuminate the resilience of the human spirit amidst societal constraints, offering a rich tapestry of existential and cultural dilemmas.
Keywords Anita Desai Gender dynamics Memory Identity Cultural Displacement Postcolonial Literature
Field Arts
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-02-16
Cite This Unveiling the Complexities of Human Connections and Cultural Displacement: An Interwoven Study of Gender, Memory, and Identity in Anita Desai’s Fasting, Feasting, Clear Light of Day, Fire on the Mountain, In Custody, and The Village by the Sea - Rituparna Moharana - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35657
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35657
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8474c

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