Abstract: This study proposes to explore the intricacies of an Indian family's life over several generations. Manju Kapur's Home vividly portrays the complications that modernism introduces into a traditionalist framework. The characters' struggles reflect a broader societal tension between the old and the new, the collective and the individual. Through their journeys, the novel reveals the deep-seated conflicts and the potential for growth and change that arise when modern values intersect with traditional customs. Kapur's nuanced exploration of these themes underscores the complexity of navigating a world where past and present continuously collide, shaping the lives of individuals and the fabric of family life.......
Key Word: Indian family's life, Home, societal tension, tradition and modernity.
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