From Surviving to Overcoming: A Study of Post-Traumatic Growth in Chetan Bhagat’s A Girl in Room 105

Dr. M. Vaijo Latha
Associate Professor, Department of English, Arignar Anna College, Aralvaimozhi,
(Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli-627012)

Dr. M. Rashmi
Associate Professor, Department of English, Arignar Anna College, Aralvaimozhi,
(Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Abishekapatti, Tirunelveli-627012)

Abstract
Chetan Bhagat is a renowned Indian author, columnist, and motivational speaker known for his bestselling novels. He is always known for his simple and relatable storytelling. Bhagat’s novels are primarily contemporary fiction, often centred around youth, career struggles, and social issues of youth in India. His novels often focus on themes like youth aspirations, love, and relationships. His works are credited with making English literature more accessible to Indian readers, especially the younger generation. The novel A Girl in Room 105 is a thriller published in 2018.

Keywords: Youth aspirations, Trauma, Hassles, Post -traumatic stress, Post-traumatic growth, Contextual intelligence and resilience.