A study of mental turmoil in women characters in Shashi Deshpande's novel- A Matter of Time

<p>"A Matter of Time" was written by Indian<br>novelist Shashi Deshpande, who is<br>renowned for her perceptive examination of<br>social and psychological problems. The<br>novel, which was published in 1996,<br>explores the difficulties of interpersonal<br>relationships, self-discovery, and the<br>passing of time. The female characters'<br>terrible emotional anguish is depicted. They<br>all have issues with society, life, traditions,<br>and patriarchal society that are causing<br>them emotional distress. Novels tackle<br>bigger issues, including personal<br>development, societal expectations, and the<br>way time affects our lives and decisions<br>through the examination of Jaya's<br>relationships and internal conflicts. The<br>novel is a profound examination of the<br>inner lives of women in changing times,<br>obliged to Shashi Deshpande's deft<br>storytelling and keen insights into human<br>psychology.</p>