Unravelling the Tapestry of Fluid Identity in Mistry’s “A Fine Balance”
Nadia Parveen,
Muhammad Waris
Abstract:This analysis employs Rohinton Mistry's "A Fine Balance" as a case study to examine the experiences and dynamics of the novel's characters within the framework of Marcia's theory of fluid identity. This research examines how James Marcia's identity development theory relates to and contrasts with the idea of fluid identity. The term "identification" is used to describe the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of one's sense of self, which can shift and transform in light of new experiences and relationships, the p… Show more
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