Misery & Mystery in Charandeep Singh’s The Rightful Owner

Abstract

Misery is something  that causes great suffering of mind and body. Mystery  is something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain. It is a common theme in literature and portrays the great suffering of the characters at various stages of their lives. The Rightful Owner is also a perfect example of misery being portayed through the experiences of the characters from all walks of life both physically and mentally. The unsolved mystery that caused a great perplexity and turmoil in the life of all major characters transforms them into the symbol of misery. The invitation that Nihal received from Martha, the sudden demise of Martha, the untold secrets, the missing of the lost page from the diary, the language inscribed on the coins, the rightful owner of the coins, Wilburs relationship with the family of Mark Smith, etc.. make the journey of all the characters  present in the novel as a zigzag one.