REIMAGINING IDENTITY IN THE LITERARY UNIVERSE OF MAHASHWETA DEVI BY EMPHASISING ON EMPOWERMENT THROUGH MARGINALITY
Soma Roy
English
March 2024
Through an examination of Mahashweta Devi's canonical work, "Rudali”this research delves into the complexities of identity as it is reinvented from a marginalized perspective, with an emphasis on empowerment. Devi's vast collection of work explores the intersection of oppressed people' unique identities with larger sociopolitical challenges. This study explores the transforming power of marginalized experiences using a multi-faceted method that integrates literary analysis, postcolonial theory, and feminist viewpoints. The research sheds light on how marginalized people may become empowered via a thorough examination of storylines and characters, demonstrating the incredible strength and resilience that is inherent in those on the margins. The power to expose the subaltern's brutal reality and question conventional narratives is what makes Devi's works significant. As shown by Devi, empowerment goes beyond monetary prosperity; it requires an in-depth knowledge of one's identity and the will to go beyond hedonistic pursuits
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