Unpacking the Paradoxes of Freedom: A Comparative Analysis of Existential Alienation in Albert Camus’ ‘The Stranger’ and Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’

This comparative analysis delves into the paradoxes of freedom through an existential lens, examining the concept of alienation in Albert Camus' "The Stranger" and Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things". By exploring the tensions between individual freedom and societal expectations, this research reveals the complexities of human existence and the inherent contradictions of freedom.

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International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
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2025-04-21
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https://doi.org/10.22214/ijraset.2025.68282
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North African History and Literature
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Unpacking the Paradoxes of Freedom: A Comparative Analysis of Existential Alienation in Albert Camus’ ‘The Stranger’ and Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’

Divyashree Tongbram
International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology
North African History and Literature
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Unpacking the Paradoxes of Freedom: A Comparative Analysis of Existential Alienation in Albert Camus’ ‘The Stranger’ and Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’

Divyashree Tongbram
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Abstract

This comparative analysis delves into the paradoxes of freedom through an existential lens, examining the concept of alienation in Albert Camus' "The Stranger" and Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things". By exploring the tensions between individual freedom and societal expectations, this research reveals the complexities of human existence and the inherent contradictions of freedom.

International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering TechnologyVol. 13(4)
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North African History and Literature
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Unpacking the Paradoxes of Freedom: A Comparative Analysis of Existential Alienation in Albert Camus’ ‘The Stranger’ and Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’ — Divyashree Tongbram · International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS