THE TAPESTRY OF RELATIONSHIPS: EXPLORING FAMILIAL THEMES, GENERATIONS AND CHOICES IN THE NOVEL “A SUITABLE BOY”

Abstract

In A Suitable Boy, Vikram Seth delves into the complex web of familial ties set against the backdrop of post-partition India. The novel emphasizes themes of tradition, responsibility, and individual choice as it revolves around Mrs. Rupa Mehra’s search for a good match for her daughter, Lata. Seth investigates the weight of social expectations, generational conflicts, and the changing dynamics between parents and children via the connected lives of four extended families. The story skillfully depicts the love, conflicts, and sacrifices that unite families, highlighting the coziness of close-knit bonds as well as the difficulties people have juggling their own desires with their responsibilities to their families.

Keywords

love, tradition, generational struggle, family ties, and societal expectations.

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To cite this article

Mythili Devi, M. (2024). The Tapestry of Relationships: Exploring Familial Themes, Generations and choices in the novel “A Suitable Boy”. John Foundation Journal of EduSpark, 6(4), 21-27.