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The Socio-psychological Study of Women in India with Reference to Karnad’s Nagamandal

Author(s) Santosh Narayan Salunke
Country India
Abstract The paper endeavors to analysis Karma’s Nagamandal from different perspectives- plot rooted in two folk tales of Karnataka ‘dramatic transmutation of these tales, fusion of classical and modern theatre techniques exploring the socio-psychological study of women in Indian orthodox society which is patrichal and repressive which restricts the creative potentiality of women folk. Through the character of Rani, the female protagonist Karnad first highlights the subjugation of women via various means to let all know the real guise of women. Subsequently Rani’s acceptance of Naga clearly suggests Karnad’s response to patrichal structure of the society. The play continues the tradition of Henri Gibson, G.B.Shaw and John Galsworthy. Making drama a medium to discuss social cultural, familial or political issues. Nagamandal though is based on oral tales, it has validity in the modern context. It fuses past and present together.
Field Arts
Published In Volume 2, Issue 4, July-August 2020
Published On 2020-08-30
Cite This The Socio-psychological Study of Women in India with Reference to Karnad’s Nagamandal - Santosh Narayan Salunke - IJFMR Volume 2, Issue 4, July-August 2020.

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