This document is a dissertation submitted by Joshi Usha to Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Philosophy in English. The dissertation analyzes the assertion of independent identity by the main characters in two novels by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Sister of My Heart and The Mistress of Spices. It contains four chapters that examine the independent identities of Anju and Sudha in the first novel, and of Tilo in the second novel. The dissertation was conducted under the supervision of P. Arocia Rajakumari.
This document is a dissertation submitted by Joshi Usha to Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Philosophy in English. The dissertation analyzes the assertion of independent identity by the main characters in two novels by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Sister of My Heart and The Mistress of Spices. It contains four chapters that examine the independent identities of Anju and Sudha in the first novel, and of Tilo in the second novel. The dissertation was conducted under the supervision of P. Arocia Rajakumari.
This document is a dissertation submitted by Joshi Usha to Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Philosophy in English. The dissertation analyzes the assertion of independent identity by the main characters in two novels by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni - Sister of My Heart and The Mistress of Spices. It contains four chapters that examine the independent identities of Anju and Sudha in the first novel, and of Tilo in the second novel. The dissertation was conducted under the supervision of P. Arocia Rajakumari.
ASSERTION OF INDEPENDENT IDENTITY IN CHITRA BANERJEES
SI STER OF MY HEART AND THE MI STRESS OF SPI CES
A Dissertation submitted to VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS), ELAYAMPALAYAM in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN ENGLISH
Submitted by JOSHI USHA Reg. No. 13MPEN105
Under the Guidance of Mrs. P. AROCIA RAJAKUMARI, M.A., M.Phil.,
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH VIVEKANANDHA COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS) (Affiliated to Periyar University, Approved by AICTE & Accredited by NAAC ) (Recognized U/S 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC Act 1956, An ISO-9001:2008 Certified Institution) ELAYAMPALAYAM, TIRUCHENGODE 637 205. AUGUST 2014
Mrs. P. Arocia Rajakumari, M.A., M.Phil., Assistant Professor and Head Department of English, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women, Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode 637 205.
CERTIFICATE This is to certify that the Dissertation entitled ASSERTION OF INDEPENDENT IDENTITY IN CHITRA BANERJEES SI STER OF MY HEART AND THE MI STRESS OF SPI CES submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of the Degree of Master of Philosophy in English to Periyar University is a bonafide work carried out by JOSHI USHA, Reg. No. 13MPEN105 under my supervision and guidance.
Place: Elayampalayam Date:
Signature of the Head of the Signature of the Supervisor Department
Signature of the External Signature of the Principal Examiner
JOSHI USHA, M.Phil., Research Scholar, Department of English, Vivekanandha College of Arts and Sciences for Women, (Autonomous) Elayampalayam, Tiruchengode 637 205.
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that the Dissertation entitled ASSERTION OF INDEPENDENT IDENTITY IN CHITRA BANERJEES SISTER OF MY HEART AND THE MI STRESS OF SPI CES submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of the Degree of Master of Philosophy in English, is a record of original research work done by me under the supervision and guidance of Mrs. P. Arocia Rajakumari, and that it has not previously formed the basis for the award of any Degree, Diploma, Associate, Associateship, Fellowship or any other similar titles.
Signature of the Candidate
( Joshi Usha)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I humbly submit my thanks to Prof. Dr. M. KARUNANITHI, B. Pharm., M.S., Ph.D., D.Litt., Founder, Chairman and Secretary,Vivekanandha Educational Institutions, for giving me an opportunity to do my research and submit it for my M.Phil., Degree. I sincerely acknowledge my gratitude to Dr. S. SEETHA LAKSHMI, Principal, VICAS for Women, for her generous attitude to carry on my research work with ease. It is with a deep sense of gratitude; I thank whole heartedly my Guide, Mrs. P. Arocia Rajakumari, Assistant Professor of English, VICAS for Women, for her invaluable guidance in designing this dissertation successfully.
Its my privilege to thank Mrs. P. AROCKIA RAJAKUMARI, Head, Department of English, VICAS for Women, for the encouragement given to me in all the possible ways for academic development.
I also thank all the Faculty members, Department of English, VICAS for Women who have contributed their valuable suggestions to my academic attainment.
( Joshi Usha)
CONTENTS
CHAPTER TITLE PAGE NO.
I Introduction 1
II Assertion of Independent Identity of Anju and Sudha in their Predicament 21
III Assertion of Independent Identity of Tilo in 46 Alien Settings
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