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Anxiety, Identity and Resistance in Karen Horney’s Neurotic Theory through Manju Kapur’s Protagonist

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Psychoanalytic analysis of anxiety reveals cultural oppression faced by Kapur’s protagonists, indicating psychological depth.

This study reveals that the female protagonists reflect cultural anxieties and psychological responses to gender oppression.
Virmati, Nisha, and Nina exemplify Horney’s compliance, aggression, and detachment theories, respectively.
Kapur’s characters navigate patriarchal norms, showcasing individual neuroses as responses to broader societal expectations.
Analyzing these protagonists highlights the intersection of personal trauma and systemic cultural pressures on women.

Rajeshwari et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Psychoanalytic analysis of anxiety reveals cultural oppression faced by Kapur’s protagonists, indicating psychological depth.

This study reveals that the female protagonists reflect cultural anxieties and psychological responses to gender oppression.
Virmati, Nisha, and Nina exemplify Horney’s compliance, aggression, and detachment theories, respectively.
Kapur’s characters navigate patriarchal norms, showcasing individual neuroses as responses to broader societal expectations.
Analyzing these protagonists highlights the intersection of personal trauma and systemic cultural pressures on women.

Rajeshwari et al. (2025) studied this question.

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