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Indigenous Identity and Cultural Hybridity in Somerset Maugham’s The Painted Veil
No full textWhile the concepts of identity and culture carry political and ethical implications, they also play an essential role in representing the post-colonial experience as it is lived. The process of transplantation leads to the emergence of a culture of exile. The formation of an undifferentiated identity occurs within a context influenced by both the conscious and unconscious past, as well as the realities of migration. This context serves as a representation of the experience. Though still connected to specific localities and cultures, the disruptions of space and time can reveal the complexities of self and culture within their original contexts. This dynamic allows for multiple forms of belonging, potentially fostering a sense of holistic identity while rejecting rigid and simplistic notions of existence. This condition does not merely promote a singular subjectivity or make itself inaccessible to social structures or personal experiences. The argument presented in this article aligns with the exploration of how human agency, expressed through narrative, positions itself within broad, imperfect theories or meta-narratives that shape larger forces in the development of alternative spatial and political discourses. Personal and collective cultures, along with contextual references, are fundamentally contingent and unstable, remaining open to interpretation
A Critique of The Hungry Tide By Amitav Ghosh through the Lens of Anthropocene
Full text linkThe Hungry Tide By Amitav Ghosh is set against the background of a large mangrove forest, the Sundarbans in the Bay of Bengal. Ghosh addresses the ecological, economic, and political challenges faced by the marginalised people of the archipelago called the Sundarbans. The novel explores the implications of living and dying in the contemporary moment. Piya’s warm interaction with Orcaella, and Fokir’s knowledge of the struggles with the tides showcase how humans interact with nature on different planes, making sustainable coexistence possible and impossible at the same time. The objective of this paper is to explore the conflicting relation of man and nature as projected in the novel. An attempt would be made to locate how culture and nature are entangled in the lives of the inhabitants of the tide country. It will also examine the ecological issues in the Anthropocene raised in the novel through the presentation of the conflicting coexistence of humanity and nature. Ghosh hints at how human-induced climate change has impacted the region as well as the lives of its inhabitants.
Guardians of Nature: An Ecocritical Exploration of Tribal Spirituality and Wisdom through Documentaries
Full text linkDue to increasing modernization on Earth, the basic needs of humans have increased. Considering themselves as centers, humans are excessively exploiting the valuable gifts received from nature without thinking. Due to which there has been an increase in comparison between modern materialistic development and sustainable development. Ways of sustainable development are being explored. Tribal people are a living example of this sustainable development. The spirituality and ecological wisdom of tribal people develops eco-consciousness within them due to which they consider it their duty to protect nature from those who harm it. The research paper explores ecological wisdom and spirituality in the lives of two tribes, Dongria Kondh Tribe and Yanomami Tribe, through the lens of two documentaries Niyamgiri: The Mountain of Law and The Last Forest. The research paper shows how these tribes respect nature not just as a resource but as a living spiritual entity. Through the documentaries, mythology, traditional ecological knowledge and beliefs of the tribal people that have been passed on from one generation to the next have been highlighted. After studying both these selected documentaries and through the research paper, an attempt has been made to know that the role of tribal spirituality is very important in maintaining the ecological balance. This study emphasizes on rethinking the relationship of man with nature
Navigating Guilt: An Examination of the Phenomenon of Guilt in Jerry Pinto’s Em and the Big Hoom
Full text linkGuilt is a recurring undercurrent in Jerry Pinto\u27s Em and the Big Hoom. This moving story explores the daily realities of a family which is dealing with mental illness and struggling with the complex and frequently debilitating sensation of guilt. A psychological crisis in a family and the concomitant emotional and mental conundrums eventuate in an insulated existence with parochial concerns as an inevitable outcome of it. The precarious existence that a family is forced to live, engulfed in the quagmire along with the victim and encumbered by the impairing depressive episodes, is the subject of this paper. Drawing on ideas like survivor\u27s guilt, maladaptive guilt, and the inherited emotional burdens within dysfunctional family systems, the intricacies of emotional inheritance and self-blame are examined through Pinto\u27s candid depiction of a family dominated by the mother\u27s bipolar illness and the father\u27s silent fortitude
A Call to Save the Earth: A Study of the Phenomenon of Climate Change through the Anthology Dhara: A Paradise Worth Fighting For
Full text linkThis paper aims to study the phenomenon of climate change that’s occurring all over the world through the short stories and poems presented in the anthology called “Dhara: A Paradise Worth Fighting For”. It chooses to focus specifically on some of the works to illustrate how our planet is on the brink of destruction, and if man does not see the error of his ways soon, a terrible storm awaits on the horizon that will show no mercy when it arrives. The paper discusses the multifaceted ways in which climate change affects us. It not only affects people on a biological level but also on a societal and economic basis. The paper also sheds light on how vulnerable communities are disproportionately affected by climate change and are at a much higher risk of falling victim to injustice. Through a close examination of the book, placing special emphasis on certain pieces, it attempts to bring attention to the fact that the future of the planet, as well as humanity, is at stake
Dada Ka Ghar
Full text link“Dada ka Ghar” is an intimate, nostalgic poem that celebrates the grandmother as a living embodiment of home, memory, and protection. Speaking in the first person, the narrator compares her to a vast banyan tree whose silent strength shelters generations, including the late Dada. The domestic details—his bed, her quiet dreams, and the ever-welcoming cup of tea—evoke a house steeped in love and remembered presence. Blending loss and warmth, the poem portrays how, even after Dada’s absence, the grandmother’s unwavering care and rootedness keep the emotional world of “dada ka ghar” alive for all its children
Charity, Sacrifice and Self-Denial: Keys of True Happiness Through Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince
Full text linkOscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince (1888) has a biblical base which deals with principles of Christianity. The prince experienced a fortunate youth because he was only permitted around cheerfulness and exquisiteness. After his bereavement, he becomes a golden statuette and can perceive the insufficiency and unhappiness in the town. He lived comfortable life and died in the same manner. He never experienced sorrow and grief in his life. However, after his death, he stood in the form of a sculpture on a plinth and observed pain, agonies and miseries of deprived people with his naked eyes. The major objective of this research paper is to delineate charity, abandonment and selflessness are the epitome of true happiness. Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince showcases the clandestine of true happiness, which is obtained not through material wealth but by implementing the qualities of compassion, donations, sacrifice, self-denial, caring of others, communal unfairness, liberating influence of affection, forfeiture of blamelessness and unselfish obligation. The prince donates his body parts for the unfortunate folks in order to eradicate poverty from the society and the Swallow with full commitment, donates his life for the well-being of the underprivileged and penurious. Eventually, the contented prince misplaces its superiority as an entity of embellishment and substantial assessment and seems as a monstrosity in the town while the Swallow drops down in a powerless and emotionless state, i.e. in a deceased state with deprivation. They both become debris for the people in the town and were despised by them but they received heavenly reward, i.e. they received praise and acclamation from God and His holy angels.
Forging Dialogue through Fiction: Exploring Feminist Resilience in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions
Full text linkOne of the well-known Indian American writers, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni\u27s writings mainly address women\u27s experiences in a highly compelling manner, documenting the unique experiences of women and the patriarchal structures of oppression they had to go through in their lives. For example, in her famous works as The Palace of Illusions and The Forest of Enchantments Divakaruni retells old Hindu myths and offers new interpretations through the voices of her female characters. Those voices reinforce the problems that women have to face in life: their struggles, ambitions, and conflicts within the boundaries set by society. This paper explores The Palace of Illusions to critically analyse how the character of Draupadi critiques and challenges patriarchal norms. Through a feminist lens, it probes at her resilience. This central narrative force brought to light her role in calling into question the deeply entrenched structures of the male-dominated society. Divakaruni retells the story of the Mahabharata from Draupadi\u27s point of view, thus giving her agency and autonomy in an epic that is a male-centric story. This paper heralds the complex character of Draupadi, from her unusual birth to her bold decisions and actions, and depicts her as a symbol of strength and resistance against oppression. In analysing some crucial events of this novel, like the public humiliation of Draupadi and her vow for justice, this study emphasizes the challenges that lie ahead of us in the form of entrenched gender inequalities. This paper finally argues that The Palace of Illusions is a significant contribution to feminist literary analysis by challenging patriarchal conventions and celebrating the unrelenting spirit of female resilience embodied in Draupadi