• M K Neeraj
• Dr K Prabha

Amitav Ghosh's novel "The Hungry Tide" explores a knotty relationship between humans and the environment. Piya Roy’s journey in "The Hungry Tide," began as a marine biologist who came to study the specific dolphin species. The experiences in the Sundarbans made an emotional transformation when she interacted with the natural world of the Sundarbans and its people. This paper gives an insight into how Piya was transformed in the novel from the interaction and connections with local people, animals, and the environment. After initially feeling cut off from her Indian-American background, Piya was able to rebuild a connection with her cultural roots and ancestral land, thanks to her journey to this mysterious and dangerous ecosystem. She becomes deeply involved in the local communities and environment while researching the endangered Irrawaddy dolphins, transforming her scientific endeavour into a personal mission and deepening her commitment to conservation and the welfare of the dolphins and the local population. Her interaction with Fokir, Nilima, Moyna, Kanai, and Tutul helped her change the perspectives she viewed life until then. She started to appreciate the traditional knowledge and symbiotic relationship of the locals with nature. Piya fostered greater empathy and understanding rather than being a scientifically trained scholar. The harsh nature of the tide country evoked her resilience and courage. She was ready to challenge and face fears to adapt for survival. She understood the delicate balance between nature and humans, and its impact on both the physical environment and its people. Piya's professional and personal growth evolution is seen as she is deeply connected to the environment and the people. It inspired her personal growth, empathy, and a sense of responsibility toward the environment. The experience in the Sundarbans helps her reconnect with her Indian heritage, she felt like an outsider and the way Kanai described her in the beginning also transformed the gap between her diasporic identity and her ancestral roots.

Environment, Reflection, Nature, Diasporic Identity

"Piya's Snell's Window: View From Window", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no.e429-e433, August-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408549.pdf

"Piya's Snell's Window: View From Window", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 8, page no. ppe429-e433, August-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2408549.pdf