Abstract:
Metamorphosis of women was defined as a process of transformation of
power and identity by which oppressed women gain some control over their lives by
challenging the ideology,, established by male dominated society. The process of
metamorphosis is basically a noticeable change in character, appearance, function or
condition in a woman that reinforces self-discovery and sense of-freedom leading
against the traditional standards and values. The paper includes a study of the novels
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Brick Larc by Monica Ali, focusing the
metamorphosis of the twofemale protagonists of the novels, Miss Elizabeth Bennet and
Nazneen Ahmed. Although the two women are the representatives of nuo different eras,
there are still common factors in their principles regarding the socio-cultural dogmas
and masculine hegemony about women. Therefore, the paper investigates the
complexities in Elizabeth and her prejudice and gender inequality and identity crisis in
Nazneen and explores the transmutation of their identity through self awakening.
