কথাসাহিত্যিক সন্তোষকুমার ঘোষের ‘জল দাও’ এবং ‘স্বয়ং নায়ক’ উপন্যাস : কাহিনির নিরিখে চরিত্রের মনস্তাত্ত্বিক দিকের নিবিড় পাঠ/ Fiction writer Santosh Kumar Ghosh's novels 'Jal Dao' and 'Swayang Nayak': An in-depth study of the psychological aspects of the char

Abstract

Santosh Kumar Ghosh is a prominent and exceptional name in the world of Bengali literature. His novels offer readers a new perspective on life and explore various aspects of the human psyche. He has attempted to make his works engaging by incorporating diverse elements, particularly the psychological aspects of his characters. The novels ‘Jal Dao’ and ‘Swayan Nayak’ showcase the multiple facets of human personality, as portrayed by the author. ‘Jal Dao’ revolves around a death reported in a newspaper, exploring the gradual progression towards death and the events and characters responsible for it. ‘Swayan Nayak’ focuses on a central character, delving into their thoughts and emotions, demonstrating the author’s artistic skill.The author has successfully depicted the psychological aspects of his characters, reflecting the influence of Freudian psychoanalysis. The dialogue of the characters often reveals the author’s personal perspective.This paper attempts to analyze how the author has portrayed the psychological aspects of his characters in these two novels.