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VOL. 10, ISSUE 5 (2025)
An analysis of the complexity of human relationships in Alice Munro’s short fiction
Authors
Dr. A K Pandey
Abstract
This paper analyzes
the complexity of human relationships in Alice Munro’s short fiction, focusing
on selected collections including Dance of the Happy Shades, The Progress of
Love, The Moons of Jupiter, The Love of a Good Woman, and Too Much Happiness.
It explores how Munro represents emotional silence, marital alienation, memory,
trauma, gender roles, and moral ambiguity as central forces shaping
interpersonal relationships. Through qualitative textual analysis, the study
highlights Munro’s use of fragmented narrative structure and psychological
realism to depict unstable and evolving human connections. The findings reveal
that her characters experience emotional distance, unspoken conflicts, and
identity struggles within family and marital settings. Ultimately, Munro
presents relationships as fragile, complex, and deeply influenced by memory and
social expectations.
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Pages:31-34
How to cite this article:
Dr. A K Pandey "An analysis of the complexity of human relationships in Alice Munro’s short fiction". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 5, 2025, Pages 31-34
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