Cross Cultural Struggles In Bharat Mukherjee’s The Tiger’s Daughter

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to illustrate how an Indian woman living in an alien land experiences many difficulties.  Bharati Mukherjee explores the profound cultural struggles faced by Tara Banerjee Cartwright, a young Indian woman who returns to Calcutta after living in the United States for seven years. Caught between her traditional Bengali heritage and a Westernized identity, Tara experiences a profound sense of alienation and cultural displacement between India and the United States. As Tara recaptures her lost sense of belonging, the novel explores themes of cultural conflict, identity crisis, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. Through the stark contrast between India and the United States, Mukherjee highlights the psychological and emotional toll of cultural displacement. This study explores the internal and external conflicts, providing insights into the broader diaspora and postcolonial experience.