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Theme of Alienation in Anita Nair’s The Better Man

Author(s) Dr. Sripurushottam Sekhara Rao, S, P. Jnaneswari
Country India
Abstract Anitha Nair is one of India’s popular female authors. Story telling is an art and she does it exceptionally well. She develops delves deep into the human psyche and allows the reader to enjoy a wonderful journey by presenting absorbing stories that have colurful and unique characters. Anita Nair’s debut novel The Better Man explore the themes of alienation through the emotional and psychological experiences of its main character, Mukundan, who returns to his naitve village Kaikursi after his retirement. The novel examines Mukundan’s inner conflicts, strained pararenal relationship, and a lifelong struggle to resolve individual desires with social expressions. Nair graphically portrays the sense of isolation felt by Mukundan as he grapples with feelings of inadequacy, displacement, and the need for self-acceptance. The narrative captures the nuances of rural-urban divide, generational gaps, and personal insecurities, reflecting how alienation is not merely physical separation but a deep-rooted emotional disconnection. Through Mukundan’s journey of self-discovery and healing, the novel ultimately affirms the possibility of reconnection—with oneself, with others, and with one’s roots.
Keywords alienation, self-discovery, psychological conflict, isolation and reconnection
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-07-04
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.82917
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