Mahasweta Devi : A Champion for the Enslaved

Abstract

This study examines Mahasweta Devi's significance as a leading literary advocate for the oppressed, particularly tribals, Dalits, and women in India. Her works, include Draupadi (1978), Mother of 1084 (1974), Rudali (1979), and Aranyer Adhikar (1977), highlight themes of subjection, resistance, colonialism, and feminism. The approach underscores Devi's utilization of her literature as an instrument for activism, challenging social, political, and economic structures that sustain injustice. Devi's works utilize clear language, symbolism, and reality to effectively condemn oppression, reverberating across generations and making substantial contributions to Indian literature.