The notion of identity has gained significant prominence in current cultural studies and literary analysis. The statement conveys the notion of self-perception and the comparative analysis of one’s identity with others. Therefore, our identity plays a crucial role in determining our position in society, as it is shaped by various factors such as race, gender, class, religion, ethnicity, and so on, which are recognised by others. Even though the allure of city life enthrals the tribes, they are forced to fight a never-ending battle to exist in a setting to which they will never really belong. Every character in the book is subjected to persecution, but they manage to continue their lives despite their challenges and difficulties. Through her female characters, Mamang Dai provides a voice to the distinctive experiences of Northeastern women, who confront prejudice, and exploitation and are often considered foreigners in their own country. Each character learns more and more about the racial and sexual dynamics that shape women’s lives in the Northeast, both in rural and urban settings. Adna learns the hard way that the city’s glitter and glamour are an illusion after witnessing the murder of her close friend Amine at the hands of robbers.
Research Scholar, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
