Author(s):
Chandni Begum, Karunesh Jha
Email(s):
chandnibegum192@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00013 
Address:
Chandni Begum1, Karunesh Jha2
1Research Scholar, Department of English, A.P.S. University, Rewa, (M.P)
2Professor and Head of English Dept., Pandit S.N. Shukla University, Shahdol, (M.P)
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 15,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2024
ABSTRACT:
This research paper focuses on identity quests in Linda Grant’s novels. This paper explores the complex web of identity development that Linda Grant's novels weave together. With an emphasis on the subtle stories that shed light on the characters' travels, the study makes its way across the tricky terrain of self-discovery found in Grant's literary works. The study deconstructs the complex layers of identity quests that Grant's protagonists undertake through a close reading of important works, such as "The Clothes on Their Backs" and "When I Lived in Modern Times." The investigation covers how the characters' perceptions of themselves are shaped by the interaction of their personal histories, cultural surroundings, and societal forces. The study explains how Grant's books function as rich canvases on which the characters paint their stories of identity by drawing on a variety of theoretical frameworks. Grant's protagonists go on significant self-discovery journeys that connect with readers universally, whether they are navigating the complexities of personal relationships, dealing with the legacy of family, or facing historical upheavals. By closely analysing narrative strategies, character growth, and thematic motifs, this study seeks to advance knowledge of how Linda Grant uses the novel to delve into the complexities of the human psyche. By doing this, it illuminates the author's unique storytelling style, in which the search for identity serves as a major theme and encourages readers to consider their own paths of self-discovery. In the end, this investigation aims to present Linda Grant's works as engrossing and perceptive analyses of the nuances present in the process of forming and describing the self.
Cite this article:
Chandni Begum, Karunesh Jha. Narrating The Self: Identity Quests in Linda Grant's Novels. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(1)87-9. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00013
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Chandni Begum, Karunesh Jha. Narrating The Self: Identity Quests in Linda Grant's Novels. Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2024;15(1)87-9. doi: 10.52711/2321-5828.2024.00013 Available on: https://rjhssonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2024-15-1-13
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