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@article{173299,
        author = {R Raja Sindhiya},
        title = {Exploring the concept of multiverse and the search of meaning in Matt Haig’s The Midnight Library},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2715-2716},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173299},
        abstract = {Matt Haig's The Midnight Library blends speculative fiction with existential philosophy to delve into the complexities of human choice, identity, and meaning. Set within a mystical library that holds infinite versions of life, the novel employs the multiverse as a narrative device to explore how the choices we make define our existence. Through the protagonist, Nora Seed, Haig examines the human desire for fulfillment, the fear of regret, and the pursuit of purpose. The multiverse serves as a metaphor for infinite possibility, offering Nora—and by extension, the reader—a glimpse into alternate realities where different decisions lead to different outcomes.
This paper argues that Haig uses the multiverse to reflect existentialist themes, particularly the search for meaning in a world full of uncertainty. Nora's journey through various alternate lives allows her to confront the illusion of perfection and the weight of regret, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of self-acceptance and the value of the present moment. Rather than presenting an idealized vision of what life could be, The Midnight Library offers a grounded perspective on embracing imperfection and recognizing that fulfillment is not found in the absence of mistakes, but in the acceptance of one's choices and circumstances. Through Haig's narrative, the novel suggests that meaning is not predetermined but can be created in the present, within the bounds of human limitations. The story ultimately presents a hopeful outlook on the pursuit of happiness and self-discovery.},
        keywords = {Multiverse, Meaning, Matt Haig, The Midnight Library, Philosophy, Speculative Fiction, Identity, Personal Choices, Existentialism},
        month = {February},
        }