American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
Open Access

American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

ISSN (Online): 2378-7031

DOI: 10.46568/2378-7031

Research Article Vol. 10, Issue 2 2024 Open Access

Urbanization’s Impact on Identity in Rupa Bajwa’s ‘The Sari Shop’

Manpreet Kaur

Affiliation

M.A English (Literature), Lovely Professional University, India.

Abstract

“The Sari Shop” by RupaBajwa, examining how urbanization influences’s identity in contemporary India. It explores the protagonist’s journey in reconciling traditional values with modern influences within the bustling city of Amritsar. The abstract analyzes the conflicts faced by the protagonist, Ramchand, in shaping his identity amidst societal changes, highlighting the author’s narrative techniques in portraying these complexities. Ultimately, it seeks to illuminate how the novel vividly captures the struggle of personal identity within a rapidly evolving urban landscape.

Citation

Citation: Manpreet Kaur, “Urbanization’s Impact on Identity in Rupa Bajwa’s ‘The Sari Shop’”, American Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 10, no. 1, 2024, pp. 3-5.