The Reveal Of Psychic Wholeness In Shobha Des Sultry Days

Abstract: This paper explores how Shobha De's writings make a concerted effort to correct antiquated ideas and replace them with new ones that would not tolerate the denigration of women but would instead elevate them as an independent creature. Women now are starting to declare their independence in real ways. Sultry Days is, thus, an existential fight of a sensitive soul against the repressive dual standards and condescending attitude adopted by the male chauvinistic society, which shapes its regulations indenting to make women always feel subservient to males. 'New Women' who are economically, emotionally, and sexually free to pursue their own goals and interests because to De's portrayal of complex female characters that are both powerful and fragile. Rather of begging for pity or lamenting her plight, Nisha works to carve out a niche for herself within the established order and is even willing to test out the many permutations of a life lived on her own terms. Her idea of liberty is neither political or economic, but rather the liberty to think and behave as one pleases. Besides highlighting women's plight, De's true and admirable goal is to steer mankind toward enlightenment by emphasizing the need of upholding moral principles