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@article{166099,
        author = {Anisha Thomas.A and Dr.A. Vijayanand},
        title = {Estrangement and Rootlessness in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Arranged Marriage.},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {2},
        pages = {160-164},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=166099},
        abstract = {In this article, we will explore Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's background to understand the personal and cultural influences that shape her storytelling. The themes of rootlessness and alienation are central to our discussion, providing insight into the emotional and psychological landscape of her characters. We will examine the female experience in a diasporic context, highlighting the unique challenges and transformations faced by women caught between worlds. Furthermore, the notion of cultural duality and identity will be unpacked, offering perspectives on how characters navigate their complex identities. Concluding our examination, the article will synthesize these insights to demonstrate Divakaruni's contribution to contemporary literature and discourse on estrangement and transformation.},
        keywords = {Arranged Marriage, estrangement, transformation, immigrant women, migration, identity, exploration, rootlessness, alienation, resilience, adaptability, individualistic culture, cultural values, emotional and psychological complexities, personal autonomy.},
        month = {July},
        }