Archetypal Resonance and Literary symbolism in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Mistress of Spices

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People and places may differ, and times may differ, but the planet remains the same, and humanity is the same. Across history and throughout the ages, archetypal patterns and motifs have been used in literary genres to reflect universal similarity. In order to emphasize the universality and oneness of human nature, literary artists use archetypes in their works. Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, a notable writer of creative writing, draws on universal patterns and images, especially in her fictional works. Her novel The Mistress of Spices contains many archetypes like an innocent, a caretaker, a hero, a subjugated woman, and many more. By combining archetypes into her story framework, Divakaruni promotes universality among all people.