• Dr. Parul Mishra

Shashi Deshpande’s, In the Country of Deceit (2008) deals with the theme of human relationship, individuality, self-assertion, adult love amidst the backdrop of deception and societal norms. She takes up the theme of love against the backdrop of the feminine sensibility, the author goes on to describe the protagonist’s quest in search of answers to some of the existential questions of life. The novel is a subtle, exploration of the consequences of betrayal on people’s lives and relationships. The novel is not just a story of adultery as the undercurrent reveals deeper aspects of life and relationships. The novel’s main focus is on the fact that such relationships are without future. This article is an effort to understand the quest and dilemmas of the protagonist while asserting her individuality in a traditional society.

Human relationship, Individuality, Dilemma, Tradition

"Exploring Individual Dilemmas and Expectations: A Study of Shashi Deshpande’s In the Country of Deceit", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.e18-e25, September-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309403.pdf

"Exploring Individual Dilemmas and Expectations: A Study of Shashi Deshpande’s In the Country of Deceit", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no. ppe18-e25, September-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2309403.pdf