Women are always considered as “other” in western phallogocentric culture. This “otherness” is also reflected in the literary scenario. Through the introduction of the term ‘ecriture feminine’, Helene Cixous found an expression of this otherness and a break from the phallocentric language. Cixous believed that women could bring about fluidity in language as women are decentred, therefore, freer to create. Being inspired by women writers, Shafak's writing has addressed numerous feminist issues, the vicissitudes of womanhood (like postpartum blues, menopause, etc.) and complexities of motherhood. The purpose of this paper is to examine the conflicting female voices (a harem of finger women or six Thumbelina) that exist within herself. Each woman’s voice reflects different perspectives of women, ranging from the ambitious professional to the pure motherly figure. The paper also incorporates her postpartum experience; the tug of war between her all-encompassing writing life and the demands of motherhood.
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