A CRITICAL REVIEW OF KAMALA MARKANDAYA'S NOVEL "A SILENCE OF DESIRE"
In 1960, Kamala Markandaya published "A Silence of Desire," her third novel. It's an innovative step that adds new thematic complexity to her story. The author expertly dissects the marriage relationship in this insightful work. K.S.N. Rao claims that the novel succeeds on a psych...
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INTI International University
2023
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| Summary: | In 1960, Kamala Markandaya published "A Silence of Desire," her third novel. It's an innovative
step that adds new thematic complexity to her story. The author expertly dissects the marriage
relationship in this insightful work. K.S.N. Rao claims that the novel succeeds on a psychological
level. A Silence of Desire is a creative analysis of the mental illness of a middle-class,
conservative, religious woman. The story is representative of the growing yet uneasy middle class
and the conflicts and solutions that arise from inside that demographic's unique psychology and
temperament. "A Silence of Desire" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the
complexities of postcolonial identity, cultural collision, and the search for self-understanding. This
literary masterpiece continues to captivate readers with its perceptive analysis of pressing themes
that shape our interconnected society. As conventional Indian ideals and Western modernity
collide, "A Silence of Desire" by Kamala Markandaya delves into the intricate complexities of
culture and individual identity. Sarojini and Ravi Dandekar's marriage is challenged by their
divergent views on religion, spirituality, and the evolving post-colonial Indian environment, which
is at the centre of the story. This research aims to delve into the knotty problems of coming into
one's own as a person in the face of competing modernist and traditionalist pressures. Sarojini's
steadfast trust in the mysterious Swamy exemplifies the lasting influence of conventional wisdom
and the pursuit of enlightenment. At the end of the story, the couple learns more about themselves,
their culture, and the significance of maintaining a balance between tradition and modernity. (65) |
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