The Indelible Mark That War Leaves on Human Life and Relationships: A Study of Vikas Sharma’s Love and Ego

Abstract

Aims: This research paper aims to explore the novel Love and War by Vikas Sharma in the context of the psychological impact that war and military violence causes. It delves into concepts such as PTSD and its manifestation in people who are living through active warfare; by analyzing the two pivotal characters in the novel. The paper aims to understand how war impacts the normal day to day living of the civilians and how they cope with the terror and violence surrounding them.

Methodology and Approaches: In this research paper, an attempt has been made to do a character study of the two protagonists; predominantly through the lens of trauma theory. Concepts such as ‘Trauma’ and ‘PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) have been defined and employed. A thorough Textual analysis has been made to bring out the points of concern.

Outcome: Through this paper, the researcher has come to expound the pernicious effects of war and military violence on people’s psyche. The researcher has come to find out about how prolonged war and violence leads to isolation and trauma in the innocent civilians and military alike. It also shows how normal day to day life is suspended during the crisis of a war.

Conclusion and Suggestions: Through the research paper, we can draw the conclusion that war is disruptive and destructive to every aspect of normal human life and relationships causing immeasurable pain, isolation and trauma in the people. It is one of the foremost evils and a threat to the modern society which leaves an indelible mark on the human psyche.