Prismatic View of Female Psyche in the Backdrop of Social Exclusion of Women in Cry, the Peacock by Anita Desai

Abstract

This present research paper focuses on Social Exclusion of Women which becomes a common issue in society. The purpose is to study the aspects of a woman’s psycho-social conditions by critically analyzing the mental conditions and mindset of the protagonist, also the impact of her childhood and adolescent memories in her later stages of life with reference to the people living nearby. Qualitative method has been used in this research. The finding is based on protagonist named Maya whose psychological conflicts, despair and hopelessness caused by her disturbing marital life lead towards her tragic end. The character of Maya affects the mindset of a woman and she faces the support or criticism when she expresses her true feelings about her life. Thus it gives a lesson that Girls should be brought up in such a ways that they can face all kinds of situations independently when they grow up.