This paper explores the identity of an individual is explicated through the aspects of culture, religion, lifestyle, profession and gender. It is exhibited as a logo to one’s individuality to the entire world. Identity can be evolved through triple tasks. The foremost factor is discovering the potential that an individual exhibits, then selection of its purpose in life, finally tending the opportunities to execute the potential in order to exhibit individuality to the society. Buchi Emecheta through her writings she visualizes the peregrination of characters to reach the pinnacle of identity. Furthermore, this paper vividly portrays various spheres of identity namely personal identity, social identity and cultural identity. This paper also inculcated the social Identity theory. Finally, it also emphasizes the need of identity for an individual to survive.

Identity, Personal Identity, Social Identity, Cultural Identity.