NAVIGATING IDENTITY AND AUTONOMY: A FEMINIST ANALYSIS OF TAHMIMA ANAM'S THE BONES OF GRACE

Abstract [English]

This article paper the feminist themes in Tahmima Anam's The Bones of Grace, concentrating on the protagonist Zubaida's quest for self-discovery within the confines of cultural expectations and patriarchal conventions. The analysis utilises an intersectional framework to explore how gender, class, and cultural identity converge to influence Zubaida's experiences and choices. The novel questions conventional gender norms, emphasising the significance of personal agency and autonomy within a globalised framework. Anam highlights the intricacies of modern womanhood via Zubaida's challenges and strength, pushing for a more inclusive vision of feminism that embraces varied identities and experiences. The study contends that Anam's work both illustrates the obstacles encountered by women today and praises their potential for progress and strength.