Volume VI Special Issue I January 2026

Name of Author : Ajit C. Nagarale, Dr. D. N. Ganjewar

Title of the paper : Quest for Identity and Freedom: A Feminist Study of Ruth Prawer Jhabvalas Novels

Abstract: This article examines the journey for identity and freedom from a feminist perspective in the works of Ruth Prawer Jhabvala. An important figure in Indian English literature, Jhabvalas global experiences informed her intricate portrayal of cultural clashes, patriarchal suppression, and the internal struggles of women seeking self realization. In her books, including Heat and Dust, Esmond in India, The Householder, and Get Ready for the Battle, she illustrates women navigating the tension between tradition and modernity in their pursuit of personal freedom. The female characters in Jhabvalas fiction embody both Eastern and Western women entangled in systems of cultural and gender oppression. Consequently, her writing serves as a feminist narrative that delves into womens resilience, moral strength, and psychological growth within patriarchal frameworks.

Keywords : Identity, migration, patriarchy, liberation, feminism, cultural conflict.

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Page Number : 123-125