• DR. HEMLATA SINGH

Ruth Prawer Jhabvala's novel 'The Householder' is a nuanced and realistic portrayal of middle-class domestic life in India. This paper explores Jhabvala's artistic reverence for domestic life in the novel, examining how her experiences as a European living in India have shaped her portrayal of Indian family life. Through a close reading of the novel, this paper reveals the ways in which Jhabvala captures the complexities of Indian domestic life, exploring the tensions between traditional social norms and modernizing influences. The paper argues that Jhabvala's artistic reverence for domestic life is characterized by her attention to detail, her sensitivity to the nuances of Indian culture, and her ability to capture the complexities of human relationships.

Domestic Life, Indian Culture, Middle-Class Family, Artistic Reverence, European Perspective. Traditional Social Norms, Modernizing Influences.

"Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ‘s Acumen For India: An Artistic Reverence of Domestic Life In ‘The Householder’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no.e501-e505, December-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412456.pdf

"Ruth Prawer Jhabvala ‘s Acumen For India: An Artistic Reverence of Domestic Life In ‘The Householder’", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 12, page no. ppe501-e505, December-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2412456.pdf