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Research Article | Open Access
Volume 14 2022 | None
THE EVOLUTION OF THE FEMALE FROM SUPPRESSION TO SUPREMACY IN KAVITA KANE’S AHALYA’S AWAKENING
Sarika Chandran,Dr. S Rema Devi
Pages: 517-523
Abstract
Purpose: Kavita Kane’s Ahalya's Awakening investigates specifically the representation of the mythological woman through the major female characters in the novels. The female struggles have their origin from time immemorial. The fundamental purpose of this paper is to understand the dilemmas encountered by women in the era represented in the novel and the resurgence of women from the obstacles. The significance of women in society is taken into consideration. The paper also aims in providing awareness to empower women and thereby overturn the stereotypical impressions of women in society. However, Kane's novel attempts to deeply analyze how the female characters emancipate themselves from the oppression caused by the social norms and the circumstances in which women had to face an identity crisis. Women are considered to be submissive and subjugative not only in the ancient period but also in the current scenario. She silently endures all pains and sufferings.Methodology: The Literature Review is carried out by the information collected from different sources like educational websites, peer-reviewed journals, and online sources.Findings/Result: Vast reading of mythology will enhance the further areas ofstudy. The outcome of the study elucidates that women are objectified, uneducated, socially excluded, and have to face a dearth of choices. Paper type: Exploratory research paper
Keywords
Female subjectivity, mythology, Ramayana, Retelling, Self-Crisis
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