Portrayal of Women in Kavery Nambisan’s on Wings of Butterflies -A Psychological Analysis
Journal Title: Notions A Journal of English Literature - Year 2017, Vol 0, Issue 2
Abstract
Kavery Nambisan is an Indian English writer and a surgeon, who practices in rural India. The novel On Wings of Butterflies depicts the struggle and trauma of women in the society. The psychological analysis of characters traces the instance of suppression or depression or oppression at various stages of life. Evita is the central character of the novel. She is the daughter of a fallen woman turns to become an organizing secretary of WOW, WOMEN OR WOMEN. Her childhood memories and her mother’s struggle in the hands of strangers are the root cause of the organization. This young determined Eva aims to unite all the women, despite their background and rise as one force to fight against injustice. The members of WOW are from various fields, Pushpaben, a psychologist and social worker; Tara, a Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of crime; Kripa Kagal, owns Swargalok Jewelers; Heera, a seamstress; Lividia King, Organizer of WOMB; TLS, an activist; MeghaDasi, a Fortune-teller. They succeed in organizing a convention for five days in Delhi. The delegates share their personals to encourage the spectators to take brave decision at the time of crisis. The convention creates awareness and agitates wide range of people that lead the leaders to sign the treaty to end the exploitation of woman. Evita’s achievement marks the beginning of Independent woman in every walk of life.
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Padmavathy. G
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