Analysing the Portrayal of Character under Deconstruction theory in One Arranged Murder by Chetan Bhagat (KEY IJP************156)

• Suruthi

Abstract

One Arranged Murder, published in the year 2020, is a sequel to A Girl in Room 105. One Arranged Murder dives into the murder of Prerna, the novels protagonist. This murder case is being probed by two pals, Keshav and Saurabh. This novel illustrates how an Indian upper- class family lives in a society with its own set of principles that distinguishes them from other families. This study uses deconstruction theory to examine Anjalis character. This study attempts to discredit the original perspective of One Arranged Murder, which shows Anjali as antagonist; however, by debunking the novel or applying deconstruction theory, the other characters are impacted and pushed Anjali to became an antagonist. This study challenges the conventional portrayal of Anjali as a villain by applying deconstruction theory. It reveals how Anjalis character is shaped by interactions with other characters, leading to her complex and nuanced personality. By examining binary opposition (e.g., goodevil), this analysis demonstrates that Anjalis identity is unstable and subjective defying simplistic categorization as an antagonist. Re-examining Anjalis character: How interactions and context shape her complex identity, subverting traditional notions of villainy.