REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF WIDOWS: EXPLORING EVOLUTION AND INDIVIDUALITY IN MUSHARRAF ALI FAROOQI'S THE STORY OF A WIDOW

Since time immemorial, widowhood has been relegated as a jinx in Indian society. But with time the word has lost its meaning as in today’s era a person’s psychological and physical health is given more importance than following the tough path of widowhood. In earlier days, this was escored by pain and emotional sufferings, and it broke down a person mentally to such an extent that a person could never be enticed by sense of happiness .widowhood was more challenging for a woman in the past era. Now, this particular sect of woman is well aware of all her rights. Despite being surrounded by the boundaries of customs and traditions, they articulatory put forward their voice and express their desires courageously. This paper explores the emergence and evolution of widows in the recent times and this will be demonstrated through the work of a Pakistani writer Musharraf Ali Farooqi “The story of a Widow”. The protagonist of the novel evolves beautifully when she hears her own voice and seeks individuality.