Magic and the supernatural are sometimes part of her themes too. This adds an element of mystery to her stories. It can be used to represent the unknown in life or the power that lies within the characters. For instance, a character might have a special gift that helps her deal with the challenges she faces in a new country or within her family.
As I haven't read the story, I'm not certain. But based on Divakaruni's other works, themes like cultural heritage and the role of women could be possible. Clothes might be used to represent cultural identity in this story.
Many of her works blend Indian culture and traditions with modern themes. In 'The Mistress of Spices', the use of spices is not only a part of the magical element but also a connection to Indian heritage. The stories are set in different cultural contexts which she describes vividly, making the readers feel as if they are in those places.
Typically, her main characters are strong - willed women. They are often immigrants or of immigrant backgrounds. They face various challenges, such as cultural clashes, but they are determined to make a life for themselves.
One of her famous novels is 'The Mistress of Spices'. It tells the story of an Indian woman with magical powers related to spices in a new land.
Since I'm not familiar with this story, it's hard to give a detailed account. However, generally speaking, stories by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni often explore themes related to female experiences, cultural identity, and the human condition. Maybe in 'Clothes', these aspects are presented through the use of clothing as a symbol. But again, this is just speculation without having read the actual story.
Since we don't know the exact story, it's hard to say the main themes. But in general, in Dibakar Banerjee's works, themes like urban alienation, human relationships, and the search for identity are common. If his ghost story follows his usual style, these could be potential themes.
As mentioned before, it's not clear if he has a lot of pure ghost stories. But if we assume some of his works have ghost - like elements, perhaps they might have his signature style of gritty realism. His stories often have a deep exploration of characters, so any 'ghost' in his story might be more of a psychological manifestation, used to explore the character's inner fears or traumas.
One common theme is self - discovery. Women often go through a journey of understanding themselves better in short stories. For example, in many coming - of - age stories, a young woman realizes her own strengths and weaknesses.
Well, a frequent theme was the human condition. Writers in the 1800s were interested in how people reacted to different situations. For example, in 'The Tell - Tale Heart', it was about the psychological state of the narrator. Also, the theme of fate was there. In some stories, characters seemed to be at the mercy of fate, like in some of the darker Poe stories. And then, there was the theme of change, like in 'Rip Van Winkle' where the main character wakes up to a changed world.
Another common theme is transformation. The characters may change throughout the story as a result of their experiences in the 's and m' - like power relationships. They might start off in one state of mind or position and end up in a completely different one. This transformation can be physical, but more often it is psychological, as they adapt to the power dynamics and the consequences that come with them.