A BRIEF STUDY ON THE PORTRAYAL OF UNDERPINNING OF WOMEN IN THE SELECT NOVELS OF THE INDIAN WOMEN WRITERS

Abstract

The portrayal of women exhibits significant diversity across multiple novels authored by various novelists. Manju Kapur, Arundhati Roy, Sudha Murthy, and Shobha De have contributed to the exploration of various facets of Indian culture and the contemporary landscape. Women have not only been portrayed as slaves but also as victims of societal norms, male violence, and cultural clashes. The presence of victimisation in literature pertaining to works centred around female experiences, within the context of social and cultural factors, is highly apparent. The woman, in her endeavour, faces numerous challenges and is subjected to various judgements and perspectives, regardless of her assertiveness or submissiveness, physical attractiveness, or job aspirations. She is constantly evaluated through multiple lenses and perceptions. She has become familiar with the language and those who have bestowed upon her various titles. Each instance of her existence has been recorded and interpreted using various frameworks. This study discusses the fundamental concept of embankment or titles as representations of a woman's personality. This study will analyse many facets pertaining to the female characters in the novels A Married Woman by Manju Kapur, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundati Roy, The House of Cards by Sudha Murthy, and Seventy.. and to Hell with It. The literary works of these authors have shown female characters in both Indian and Western settings, exploring their experiences and hardships within various familial and societal situations.