International Journal of Development in Social Sciences and Humanities

This study delves into the intricacies of cross-cultural tensions experienced by immigrants as depicted in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel, The Vine of Desire. Within the framework of Cultural Studies, the research aims to explore the multifaceted dynamics of attraction, repulsion, and exploitation that shape the immigrant experience. Immigrants, in their pursuit of a new home within their host culture, navigate a transformative journey fraught with challenges and opportunities. The Vine of Desire continues the narrative of Anju and Sudha, the central characters introduced in Divakaruni's Sister of My Heart. Their journey unfolds in the United States, a world far removed from their childhood home in Calcutta. After years of living separate lives, they reunite, offering a unique lens through which to examine the immigrant experience.