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"The Thousand Faces of Night" by Githa Hariharan largely focuses on the treatment of an Indian "wife" in modern life. This novel highlights how women's dreams are shattered after marriage and depicts the various oppressions faced by women in Indian society. Githa portrays women's struggles in their relationships with men, and the plot revolves around the lives of three female characters in the novel: Devi, Sita, and Mayamma. The role of their families and society in shaping their personalities from childhood onwards is also explored. The novel underscores how women have been subjugated and overshadowed within the confines of marriage, labeled as wives in order to prioritize family growth. Despite being aware of this, they do not attempt to break free from these circumstances. They survive by accepting the harsh realities surrounding them. However, the survival strategies employed by traditional and modern women to overcome challenging situations differ.