Wife
Wife by Bharati Mukherjee, published by Penguin Books on November 3, 1987, is a revised edition comprising 224 pages. This novel explores the life of Dimple Dasgupta, who navigates the challenges of her arranged marriage to an engineer after immigrating to the United States. Set against the backdrop of New York City, the narrative delves into Dimple’s struggles to adapt to her new environment, marked by its foreignness and violence.
Readers will find a portrayal of Dimple’s retreat into a fantasy world shaped by television as she grapples with her frustrations and isolation. The story examines themes related to married life and the experiences of Indians in North America, highlighting the complexities of identity and adjustment in a new culture. This edition offers a nuanced look at Dimple’s journey toward self-assertion amid her disconnection from reality.
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VERY MUCH A CONTRAST TO MUKHERJEE’S FIRST NOVEL, HER SECOND DESCRIBES DIMPLE DASGUPTA’S ATTEMPTS TO COPE WITH HER LIFE IN AMERICA. HER MARRIAGE ARRANGED TO A RESPECTABLE ENGINEER, DIMPLE IMMIGRATES TO THE U.S., BUT CANNOT ADJUST TO THE FOREIGN AND VIOLENT ENVIRONMENT OF NEW YORK CITY. MORE AND MORE SHE RETREATS FROM REALITY, LIVING IN HER OWN TELEVISION-INDUCED FANTASY WORLD UNTIL SHE FINALLY FINDS EXPRESSION FOR HER FRUSTRATION IN A CHILLING ACT OF SELF-ASSERTION.
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