Self Realization of the Female Protagonist and Expatriate’s Conditions in Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni’s Mistress of Spices

Author(s) Name

Ranjitha M.A. M. Phil

Abstract

Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is one of the most prolific writers of contemporary times. Her novels have wide focus on women issues especially of women Diasporas. The paper aims to substantiate on the protagonist, Tilo’s approach of her magical ability in order to cure other’s problems with both physically and mentally. Tilo at one point of time attempts to break the rules in order to get a self satisfaction, thus not obeying her spices’ words and the consequences she faces for the same also discussed.  The novel Mistress of Spices has a wide focus on not only the central character but also with various diverse characters that belong to both Native America and also Indian Immigrants. The paper clearly tries to exhibits how through the novel the writer has achieved in presenting the balance picture of the immigrants in America.

Key Words:  Diaspora, Immigrant, Women suffering, Liberation

Please cite this article as: G. Ranjitha M.A., M.Phil   (2021). Self Realization of the Female Protagonist and Expatriate’s Conditions in Chitra Bannerjee Divakaruni’s Mistress of Spices. International Journal of Recent Research and Applied Studies, 8, 3(10), 55-56.