Exploring the themes of Trauma in the novel The Earthspinner by Anuradha Roy

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  • A. Jennet silvia Holy Cross College (Autonomous) Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

Keywords:

Trauma , Memory, Displacement

Abstract

Arundhati Roy is a distinguished author, essayist, and activist. She delves into the intricacies of contemporary India by examining social and political issues. Identity, displacement, and the consequences of societal shifts are recurring motifs in her works. Roy's narrative skill intertwines characters with their surroundings, presenting a nuanced outlook on human connections and the changing dynamics of the world. Her novels often explore a range of themes including social and political issues, identity, displacement, and the evolving dynamics of human relationships. Roy's storytelling is known for its intricate character connections and nuanced perspectives on the complexities of contemporary India. The Earthspinner is her recently published work by Roy in 2021 , received the awards in 2022. This article explores the themes and characters of Anuradha Roy’s The Earthspinner, with a specific emphasis on the study of trauma. Some of the Themes are Memories, Displacement and cultural differences this paper explore the strong mind of Anuradha Roy's character in her novels.

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2024-03-17

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Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): Jamal Academic Research Journal-An Interdisciplinary (JARJ)

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