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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novels Sister of My Heart and The Vine of Desire provide a rich exploration of personal and relational metamorphosis within the context of cultural, social, and emotional upheavals. The two novels follow the intertwined lives of Anju and Sudha, cousins bound by an intimate sisterhood yet shaped by divergent experiences of tradition, love, and displacement. This study investigates the transformative journeys of these characters as they navigate identity, loss, and resilience. By employing thematic and narrative analyses, this research elucidates the role of familial bonds, cultural expectations, and diasporic tensions in shaping their evolution. It demonstrates how Divakaruni intertwines the personal with the universal, portraying metamorphosis as a continuous negotiation of selfhood within complex cultural and emotional terrains. Their journeys encompass personal growth, relational evolution, and cultural displacement, offering a rich tapestry of identity reconstruction. This study analyzes how Divakaruni weaves themes of tradition, diaspora, and emotional resilience into the metamorphic arcs of her protagonists. Through a critical lens, the paper highlights the transformative processes that shape their lives, underscoring the intersection of cultural expectations and personal agency in defining their narratives.