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Abstract Archetype (derived from Latin Archetypum and Greek Archetypon means arche + typos= root / origin +model or pattern) are the original objects, images or even characters, events, or situations from which other similar things are patterned or copied in various forms of art and literature. Archetypes often represent fundamental aspects of the human psyche and provide insight into the narrative's deeper meanings. In the present paper therefore, an attempt has been made to examine how Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni evokes the journey Archetype in her novel Oleander Girl by showcasing the evolution of her main protagonist Karobi. The emphasis in the study undertaken will primarily be on the exploration of the inner journey of the protagonist towards the completeness, wholeness and selfhood. With the inner journey the focus will also be laid on the outward physical journey which parallels the journey inward. Through the lens of archetypal criticism the paper will also examines recurring symbols, motifs, and character types that tap into universal human experiences and collective unconsciousness. Joseph Campbell's concept of journey contained in The Hero with Thousand Faces, Carl Jung's concept of 'individuation' and Carol. S.Pearson ideas about the archetypes or 'inner guides' will form the theoretical framework.