A STUDY ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAYAL IN SAYAKA MURATA’S CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN

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Nidhi popat Odedara , Dr. G. Aruna

Conformity, Human experience, Identity, Individuality, Psychological portrayal.

This paper throws light on the psychological portrayal in Sayaka Murata’s novel Convenience Store Woman. The protagonist, Keiko Furukura, grapples with societal expectations, conformity, and identity, offering a unique perspective on individuality and societal norms. The novel delves into the impact of the convenience store environment on Keiko’s psychology and the role of relationships in her development. This paper serves as a commentary on mental health and societal pressure, prompting readers to reflect on their experiences with societal expectations and their consequences on mental well-being. Through Keiko’s struggles, Murata raises thought-provoking questions about the boundaries of societal expectations. This paper offers a multifaced exploration of the human experience and emphasizes the power of individuality. “Convenience Store Woman” is a testament to Sayaka Murata’s skill in crafting a psychologically rich and emotionally charged tale, leaving readers with a renewed perspective on the complexities of the human psyche.

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Nidhi popat Odedara & Dr. G. Aruna (March-2024). A STUDY ON THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAYAL IN SAYAKA MURATA’S CONVENIENCE STORE WOMAN. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(3), e619-e622. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2403475.pdf

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Country: Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

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