Abstract
Now a days women can make own choices. They are independent, having their identities. But years before the women were trapped in old traditions and culture. Due to the lack of confidence, education, they were unable to take decisions. Even for their own children or get stuck in the societal norms and live life in pressure. Now also this happens that women get suppressed but now we see a major shift in their behaviour due to the confidence on themselves. One such story is ‘Oleander Girl’. The story of a young girl Korobi Roy, the protagonist, a beautiful yet powerful girl heading towards finding her identity and going abroad alone. As after years she gets to know that her father is alive, who was declared dead by her grandfather. Her relation with fiancé Rajat, where he fully supports Korobi emotionally, socially and financially to find her father in USA. The story intermingled with many other women of her life. Her grandmother Mrs. Sarojini Roy, who never dared to go beyond her husband’s will. Her mother Anu Roy, the women from where the story starts. Her mother in law Mrs. Jayashree Bose, who is constantly under societal status. Her sister in law Pia Bose, an open minded modern girl. With all the twist and turns featuring the story in India as well as in USA Korobi finally meets her father (basically her true recognition). In the end as she returns back to India she solves everyone’s misunderstandings and get all the answers of her identity which she always wanted for herself.
Key Words: Lost Voices, Social Status, Breaking of Traditions, Making Choices, Female Independence
References
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