• Shahid Rasool Shera

This paper examines the role of memory and identity in Patrick Modiano’s novel Invisible Ink, focusing on the existential themes that permeate the narrative. It explores how the protagonist’s investigation into a missing person case becomes a metaphor for the search for self and meaning in a fragmented, uncertain world. A close textual analysis explores key existential motifs in the novel, including the elusiveness of identity, the impact of the past on the present, and the subjective nature of reality. By weaving these themes intricately into the narrative, the novel delves deep into existentialism, exploring the search for identity, the unreliability of memory, and the passage of time. The characters grapple with fragmented identities, highlighting the fluid and constructed nature of the self. Moreover, the novel underscores the subjectivity of memory and the transient nature of existence, depicting the isolation and absurdity of life. The paper encapsulates the essence of existentialism, portraying the continuous human endeavor to find or create meaning amidst life’s inherent uncertainties. This research contributes to a broader understanding of Modiano’s work within the context of existential literature, offering insights into how his narrative techniques underscore the philosophical themes of memory, time, and existence.

Fragmented identity, unreliable memory, fate, loss, isolation, uncertainty

"Delving into the Depths of Existentialism in Patrick Modiano’s Invisible Ink", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no.196-201, May 2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905Z25.pdf

"Delving into the Depths of Existentialism in Patrick Modiano’s Invisible Ink", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 5, page no. pp196-201, May 2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1905Z25.pdf