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Voice and Silence: Breaking Identity Boundaries in Kamala Das's Poetry

Author(s) Pratiti Ghosh, A Vijayanand
Country India
Abstract Kamala Das's poetry intricately examines the complexities of gender, voice, silence, and identity within a patriarchal framework, shedding light on the diverse experiences of women. Her evocative verses give a voice to the suppressed emotions of women, challenging societal norms and advocating for the expression of their inner desires, frustrations, and aspirations. In works like "An Introduction" and "The Looking Glass," Das confronts the suppression of women's identities and sexualities, wielding language as a tool of defiance against patriarchal constraints. Silence, as depicted in "The Old Playhouse" and "The Sunshine Cat," symbolizes both the repression women endure and their subtle resistance to assert agency. Das reveals gendered power dynamics through personal narratives, showing how women's autonomy is restricted by economic dependency, emotional manipulation, and societal expectations. Her poetry calls for greater equality and understanding, emphasizing the resilience and struggles of women. By exploring the intertwined identities of gender, class, caste, and cultural expectations, her poetry offers a comprehensive perspective on the social stratifications impacting women's lives. Poems like "An Introduction" and "Relationship" highlight these intersecting factors. Through her exploration of voice and silence, gendered power dynamics, and intersectionality, Das highlights both the vulnerabilities and strengths of women, making a significant impact on the literary canon and the societal limitations in emerging the women’s true self.
Keywords Voice, Silence, Gendered power dynamics, Identity, Struggles, Suppression, Self, Societal limitations.
Field Arts
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2024
Published On 2024-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i06.34332
Short DOI https://doi.org/g8xgkf
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