A Brief Study on The Discussion of The Theme of Stockholm Syndrome in JaishreeMisra's "Love Story For My Sister".

This article is the study of the psychological response that people often associate with infamous kidnapping and hostage situations. The psychological response which occurs when hostages or abuse victims bond with their captors or abusers. Stockholm syndrome, a psychological behaviour or an adaptation to the habitat synchronizing with the best possible reality. This psychological connection develops over the course of the days, weeks, months or even years of captivity or abuse. In Lima syndrome, a captor or an abuser develops a positive bond with a victim; they may become empathetic to the individual’s circumstances or condition. The theme of Stockholm syndrome is discussed by Misra in the novel by employing a three-perspective narrative structure, comprising of Margaret Wheeler, Tara Fernandez and Pia Fernandez. A few studies of recent times attempted to explain why ‘Stockholm syndrome’ may develop in victims, and several theories were put forward. In the context of the novel, young people like Margaret may be particularly susceptible to developing ‘Stockholm syndrome’ as they develop positive feelings toward the adults like Nizam whom they are dependent on for protection and provision of basic needs. By adopting a friendlier behaviour, the hostage may adapt better to stress captivity. Level of Stockholm syndrome that hostage experiences increases with better quality of treatment by the captor. The study will have a closer look with the novel “Love story for my sister” by JaisreeMisr