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Unpacking the Paradoxes of Freedom: A Comparative Analysis of Existential Alienation in Albert Camus’ ‘The Stranger’ and Arundhati Roy’s ‘The God of Small Things’

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This comparative analysis delves into the paradoxes of freedom through an existential lens, examining the concept of alienation in Albert Camus' "The Stranger" and Arundhati Roy's "The God of Small Things". By exploring the tensions between individual freedom and societal expectations, this research reveals the complexities of human existence and the inherent contradictions of freedom.

Source: International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology

DOI: 10.22214/ijraset.2025.68282

Author: Divyashree Tongbram

Institution: Amity University

Language: English

Topic: Comparative Literary Analysis and Criticism

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409625853

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