• Arun Kumar

Amrita Pritam's novel Pinjar delves into the complex theme of psychological and emotional trauma experienced by individuals during the partition of India in 1947. This abstract aims to explore how Pritam skillfully portrays the deep-rooted impact of trauma on the characters, highlighting their psychological struggles, emotional turmoil, and the enduring scars left on their psyche. Through the narrative lens of Puro, the novel's protagonist, Pritam masterfully captures the multifaceted nature of trauma. Puro's abduction and subsequent separation from her family serve as catalysts for a harrowing journey, exposing her to physical, psychological, and emotional torment. Pritam intricately weaves Puro's experiences into the fabric of the novel, illuminating the long-lasting effects of trauma on her mental well-being. Pritam's exploration of psychological trauma is reflected in Puro's fragmented sense of self. She grapples with feelings of loss, abandonment, and isolation, leading to a fractured identity. Pritam portrays the internal conflict Puro experiences as she attempts to reconcile her past, her present circumstances, and her envisioned future. The author's portrayal allows readers to witness the profound psychological disarray resulting from traumatic experiences. Moreover, Pritam's narrative sheds light on the emotional consequences of trauma. The characters in Pinjar exemplify a range of emotional responses, such as fear, anger, despair, and numbness.

Resilience, Vulnerabilities, Partition, Emotional a nd Psychological Trauma

"DEPICTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA IN AMRITA PRITAM'S PINJAR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no.59-67, May 2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805998.pdf

"DEPICTION OF PSYCHOLOGICAL AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA IN AMRITA PRITAM'S PINJAR", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 5, page no. pp59-67, May 2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1805998.pdf