Quest For Self-Identity In The Novels Of Indian Women Writers : A Study

For several women throughout various countries and societies, writing is the sole means of expressing themselves. It is also a method to maintain one's mental stability in a culture that subjects its women to many forms of suffering while simultaneously forbidding them from confidently expressing themselves. Throughout history, it has been widely acknowledged that women communicate through silence, compliance, and enduring hardship without verbal expression. Women have made significant progress in the domain of literature and writing. Chronicling the Indian Diaspora community, the renowned novel Jasmine (1989) explores the universal experiences of this group. It delves into the complexities of identity formation and ethnic distinctions within the broader context of Indian culture. Jasmine frequently alters her name, adopting various aliases such as Jyoti, Jazzy, Jase, and Jane, depending on her residence and the individuals she resides with. Like her residence, her name is perpetually subject to flux, enduring continual metamorphosis and changes.