Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Novels: Tools for Teaching Multicultural Literature

The primary objective of this research paper is to discuss the way in which literary works of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni can be used as an efficient educational tool when teaching multicultural literature. Her novels and short stories with immigrant themes support cultural and gender-related motifs that allow critical student discussion and help the learners obtain multicultural comprehension. The paper evaluates Divakaruni’s literary methods through evaluation of narrative voice and characterization together with thematic analysis of multicultural content. A qualitative research design coupled textual investigation of selected Divakaruni’s works together with a review of multicultural literature scholarship formed the research methodology. Research outcomes demonstrate how Divakaruni’s writings create important chances to teach empathy skills while stimulating logical analysis so learners better grasp modern multicultural life. This paper ends with the author discussing study boundaries while presenting recommended research paths for upcoming investigations.

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International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.22161/ijels.104.29
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Indian History and Philosophy
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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Novels: Tools for Teaching Multicultural Literature

Prastuti Singh
International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences
Indian History and Philosophy
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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s Novels: Tools for Teaching Multicultural Literature

Prastuti Singh
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Abstract

The primary objective of this research paper is to discuss the way in which literary works of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni can be used as an efficient educational tool when teaching multicultural literature. Her novels and short stories with immigrant themes support cultural and gender-related motifs that allow critical student discussion and help the learners obtain multicultural comprehension. The paper evaluates Divakaruni’s literary methods through evaluation of narrative voice and characterization together with thematic analysis of multicultural content. A qualitative research design coupled textual investigation of selected Divakaruni’s works together with a review of multicultural literature scholarship formed the research methodology. Research outcomes demonstrate how Divakaruni’s writings create important chances to teach empathy skills while stimulating logical analysis so learners better grasp modern multicultural life. This paper ends with the author discussing study boundaries while presenting recommended research paths for upcoming investigations.

International Journal of English Literature and Social SciencesVol. 10(4)
Openalex Percentile: Top 82%
Indian History and Philosophy
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