IJLLC | Self-actualization in Postcolonial Novel: A Study on V. S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas

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Self-actualization in Postcolonial Novel: A Study on V. S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas

Hena Biswas

International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-4,Issue-4, July - August 2024, Pages 1-9, 10.22161/ijllc.4.4.1

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Article Info: Received: 17 Apr 2024, Received in revised form: 29 May 2024, Accepted: 06 Jul 2024, Available online: 14 Jul 2024

Abstract:

The aims of this study are to unfold the characteristics of self-actualization as reflected in A House for Mr. Biswas, a novel by V.S. Naipaul and to measure the range to which Mr. Biswas as a postcolonial character succeeded to reach to self-actualization. Self-actualization is a postcolonial term which indicates the desire to achieve one’s greatest potentials. The study has used the theory of Abraham Maslow who describes his concept of self-actualization in his theory of Hierarchy of Needs. The approach of this study is qualitative. V. S. Naipaul’s A House for Mr. Biswas is a representative one among the postcolonial novels which possesses major aspects of postcolonial literature. Mr. Mohun Biswas, the protagonist of the novel successfully reach the level of self-actualization although he has some limitations. Mr. Biswas carries the significant aspects and features of a self-actualizing person.

Keywords:

House, Identity crisis, postcolonial literature, Self-actualization

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