The Harrowing Experiences and Realities of Maya in Anita Desai’s Cry, The Peacock.

Abstract

Abstract

Anita Desai’s Cry, the Peacock is a psychological novel (purely subjective) concerning the turbulent emotional and physical world of Maya. In fact, this maiden novel of her is a sensitive and narrative experience of the neurotic ridden Maya.Sheis highlightedin the novel as a delicate being who is haunted intensely by the childhood prophecy of an impending disaster.The impending catastrophe serves as an eclipse in her otherwise harmonious life. The research article focuses to expose the intense passions, and the internal violent conscience of Maya which makes her insane. Thus, Desai has made her intentions petty clear by depicting the hostile inner-self of Maya which is unappeased till the end of the novel.