The Quest for Female Identity in the Novels of Shashi Deshpande

Abstract

The quest for identity has been the theme of the Indian English novels like Shashi.The paper delves into the intricate exploration of cultural tapestry and female narratives. paper deals with the issues of identity crisis ingrained in Indian middle class educated women.   Paper discusses on the issues of identity crisis that female protagonists faces in the novels of Shashi Deshpande. She narrate the story of Indian women who have been facing mental trauma and turmoil for ages. The present paper traces the ordeal of pain, loss, suffocation, an identity crises of the protagonist.