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Orange In a Mango Tree

Abstract

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<p>Rajveer is born with alexithymia, a rare disorder in a remote Indian village. Because of his disorder, he can neither experience the full range of emotions nor understand the subtext of a conversation. By the time he is diagnosed with his disorder, on account of strong behavioral conditionings in rural Indian families, it becomes too difficult for him to understand and change himself. The latter part of the story is his journey towards converting his disorder into a profession, finding a way to become a part of mainstream society, and being able to love others, knowing you can never fully understand them until they are anything but honest with you. The crux of the plot is that even broken stones can make a wall.</p>

Degree

thesis:*
Name thesis:degree_name
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Level thesis:degree_level
Thesis
Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
Creative Writing
Year
2025

Author and committee

dc:creator, dc:contributor.*
Author dc:creator
  • Singh, Karanbir
Contributors dc:contributor
  • Tom Zoellner
  • Joanna Levin
  • Justine Van Meter

Subjects

dc:subject × 7

Identifiers

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OAI identifier oai:identifier
oai:digitalcommons.chapman.edu:creative_writing_theses-1119

Chain of custody

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Last updated
2026-07-24
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citation

Singh, Karanbir. Orange In a Mango Tree. Thesis thesis, 2025. https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/creative_writing_theses/117