A Complex Transition of Adolescent Mind to Adulthood in R.K Narayana’s Swami and Friends and The Bachelor of Arts

Abstract

The life stages such as infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age-are developmental phases, each with its own biological, psychological, and social characteristics, through which individuals pass over the course of their lives. The most complex stages which we find difficult to understand is Adolescence because, this stage is a critical mixture of unique needs and problems. Adolescence is the period of developmental transition between childhood and adulthood, involving multiple physical, intellectual, personality, and social developmental changes. Adulthood is a state or condition of being fully grown or mature. The aim of writing this research paper is to highlight the theme of complexities of Transition from Adolescent Mind to Adulthood. R.K. Narayan is among the best known and most widely read Indian Novelist who wrote in English. His novels help us to understand children and their psychological problems in a very good and organized manners.