Shashi Deshpande is one of the most prominent women novelists in Indian English literature. Her novels portray the inner struggles of middle-class Indian women who seek identity, autonomy and self-realisation within the patriarchal framework of society. The paper examines feminist consciousness reflected through the female protagonists who challenge traditional norms and assert their individuality.
Research Scholar, Department of English, Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
