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Abstract
Shashi Deshpande’s popular novel ‘That Long Silence’ deals with domestic ideals and has the feministic approach. It presents a profound portrayal of Indian womanhood pacing the obscure paths of human mind with a rare gift for sharp and emotional insights. The novel is about the female protagonist Jaya and Mohan. It grapples between the powerful currents of tradition and patriarchy, of terror and dominance.