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SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES

IN CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH LITERATURE

SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES


Edited by

Dr.S.BALAKRISHNAN Mr.B.P.PEREIRA

Mrs.N.SUYAMARIYATHAI

Hosted by

Department of English MANGAYARKARASI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FOR WOMEN

Paravai, Madurai, Tamil Nadu-India

Published by

L ORDINE NUOVO PUBLICATION

[email protected]

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Book Title: SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES


Editors:

Dr.S.BALAKRISHNAN Editor-in-Chief Roots International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches, Tamil Nadu - India

Mr.B.P.PEREIRA HR Trainer SPEECH POINT, Madurai -Tamil Nadu

Mrs.N.SUYAMARIYATHAI Asst. Professor & Head of English Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for women, Madurai -Tamil Nadu

Book Subject : English Literature

Book Category : Copy - Edited Volume

Copy Right : @ Editors

First Edition : March 2017

Book Size : 1/8

Paper : 21 kg, Maplitho - NS

Price : Rs. 450/-

Published by L ORDINE NUOVO PUBLICATION e-mail: [email protected] www.crrps.in Mobile:9944212131

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ISBN: 978-81-93368-23-7

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Disclaimer: The publisher and editors cannot be held responsible for errors or any consequences arising from the use of information in this Book; the views and opinions expressed herein are of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher and editors.

MANGAYARKARASI COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCE FOR WOMEN

(Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University) ACCREDITED WITH ‘B’ GRADE BY NAAC ISO 9001-2008 CERTIFIED INSTITUTION

Mangayarkarasi Nagar, Paravai, Madurai 625402 Email: mangaiarts1997@gmail .com www.mcw-madurai .com

Mr.P.Ashok Kumar

SECRETARY

It is my pleasure to give this message for a one day International Conference on “Social Perspectives in Contemporary English Literature” organized by the Department of English and ROOTS Educational Trust. The social perspective in contemporary English literature is an approach to understand human behavior by placing it within its broader social context.

The social perspective opens the window into unfamiliar worlds and offers a fresh look at familiar ones. This perspective enables us to analyze and understand both the forces that contribute to the emergence and growth of a global network and our unique experiences in our small corners of life. In today’s world, the exposure towards the social evils inspires all of us to carry out our responsibilities as friends, philosophers and guides to build a better society. I am sure you will undergo an immensely rewarding experience. I believe that you will benefit highly from this Conference. My hearty greetings should go to the faculty members of the Department of English and ROOTS International Journal for organizing a Conference on an important topic of academic interest. My best wishes for the successful conduct of the International Conference.

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Er.A.Shakti Pranesh

Director

At the very outset, I express my appreciation and sincere thanks to our young energetic and dedicated staff of English Department of our college and ROOTS International Journal for organizing an International Conference on “Social Perspectives on contemporary English Literature” and the publication of the book. A college is a hub of various activities starting from teaching and learning, giving and sharing of ideas, imparting knowledge and experiences, inculcating ethics and values, innovation of various programmes.

In this context, our International Conference kindles progressive ideas among participants and in later stage, gets translated among students. We are in the era of globalization and cultural change. I am sure that speaking about Social perspective in Literature is quite apt which will bring radical changes in the minds of the youth who look forward for the betterment of the society. The theme of the Conference is very informative based on current issues which will enable the Organizers, Resource persons and the Participants to bring together on a common platform in different ideas. It is believed that such interaction would be lightly effective in pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge in different areas of literature. I hope that this book would go a long way in fulfilling the objectives of the organizers.





Dr.Mrs.S.Rajeswari

Principal At this juncture I express my heartfelt gratitude to the

faculty members of English department and ROOTS International

Journal for organizing an international conference on “social

perspectives in contemporary English literature”. The past few

decades have witnessed an enormous interest in social perceptions

in contemporary English literature. Many contemporary writers

have argued that the goals of social perspectives that are mutually

reinforcing; ultimately they involve in the development of

worldviews and practices. I welcome with open mind the

contemporary writers and the future writers who intend to be

pioneers, ready to hone their thoughts and expressions; who dare to

dream, fulfill aspirations and can inspire others to dream and thus

take strides along the line. I believe that the conference on social

perspectives in contemporary English literature is solely to bring

enrichment and enlightment to the society. I am sure you will

undergo an immensely rewarding experience. I believe that you will

benefit highly from this conference. I wish you every success in your

deliberations and a successful conference on behalf of our

institution.


Editorial

Contemporary literature has emerged as the most interesting and fertile area of study. It is one of the most critically debated terms in current scenario. In recent years, contemporary literature has registered a remarkable growth. It has emerged as a vibrant area of research and mainstream literature in the present century. Contemporary era witnessed a tremendous growth due globalization in all fields and on the other hand social evils have got multiplied as the society encounters many problems. The main objective of the conference is to provide a platform for academicians to trace the different societies by analyzing its literature.

It is our immense pleasure to present this book and the articles presented here prove that ‘Social Perspectives in Contemporary English Literature’ is multi-faceted and multi-located, analyzing social issues it explores. It examines the social issue from a contemporary perspective, assessing the significance in current society. They also show the depth of various social issues that has recently received considerable attention from the contemporary perspectives.

At this juncture, we express the deep sense of gratitude to the Management, Principal, and other faculty members who have been a source of inspiration in our academic pursuits. We take this opportunity to thank the entire faculty and students of our institution and other institutions who have contributed their papers. Our erstwhile colleagues of the department deserve our thanks for their constant support and encouragement. Without them, this great task would not have been possible. We are indebted to our students of the Department of English for their whole-hearted co-operation and support with concern at each level of this venture.

Editors

Dr.S. Balakrishnan Editor-in-Chief

Roots International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches, Tamil Nadu - India B.P. Pereira

HR-Trainer

SPEECH POINT, Madurai Mrs.N.SUYAMARIYATHAI

Asst. Professor & Head of English Mangayarkarasi College of Arts and Science for women, Madurai -Tamil Nadu

CONTENTS

S.

No Title

Page

no

1 FEMINISM IN SHASHI DESPANDE’s “THAT

LONG SILENCE”

J.A.Yogalakshmi & V.Nandhini Sree Mathi 1

2 A POST- COLONIAL EXAMINATION OF

JHUMPA LAHIRI’S INTERPRETER OF

MALADIES

R.Nirmala 6

3 FEMINISM ON LITERARY VIEW

Miss Nivetha Palanichamy & Miss Revathi

Sethuraman 10

4 ECO LITERATURE JOHN BARENS

Sangeetha Vinaraci. L 16

5 POST COLONIAL LITERATURE AND CHINUA

ACHEBE'S DEPICTION OF COLONIALISM

Sindhupriya S. 21

6 TRIPLE OPPRESSION OF WOMEN IN TONI

MORRISON’S THE BLUEST EYE

R.Vidhya Roslin 29

7 POSTCOLONIAL LITERATURE

M. Nandhini 33

8 FEMINISM IN MANJU KAPUR’S DIFFICULT

DAUGHTERS

P.Athilakshmi 37

9 MARGINALITY IN LANGSTON HUGHES’S

POETRY

Saranya. A 43

10 NEW DIRECTIONS IN LITERATURE AND

CRITICAL APPROACHES IN R.K.NARAYAN`S

`'THE GUIDE''

R.M.Kavitha 48

11 POSTCOLONIAL FEMINISM LITERATURE

Maya Angelou & B. Ambiga Eswari 54

12 A POST- COLONIAL EXAMINATION OF

JHUMPA LAHIRI’S INTERPRETER OF

MALADIES

K. Gayathri 58

13 COMMUNALISM VS ENGLISH LITERATURE

THROUGH ARUNDHATI ROY’S “THE GOD OF

SMALL THINGS.”

M.Hemalatha 63

14 FEMINISTIC PERCEPTION IN MARGARET

ATWOOD’S “THE EDIBLE WOMEN”

R.Sindhuja 72

15 SEXUAL POLITICS IN ARUNDHATI ROY’S THE

GOD OF SMALL THINGS

K. Anushya Mani 76

16 A COLONIAL COLLISION ON THE NATIVE

DOCTRINE IN CHINUA ACHEBE’S THINGS

FALL APART

K.Rajalakshmi 81

17 ECOLOGICAL ISSUES DEPICTED IN AMITAV

GHOSH NOVEL THE HUNGRY TIDE

B. Divya 87

18 MARGINALITY IN YOU LAUGHED AND

LAUGHED AND LAUGHED

R. Helen Rubavathy 92

19 INVISIBLE WOMEN IN “THIS IS A

PHOTOGRAPH OF ME”

D. Gifta Jenies 95

20 FEMINISM IN ENGLISH LITERATURE

Geetha 100

21 SHASHI DESHPANDE’S NOVELS: IN THE

LIGHT OF INDIAN FEMINIST ETHOS

S.Kokila 103

22 FEMINISM IN THE LITERARY VIEW

M. Mani Bharathi 108

23 HUMOUR ON ROALD DAHL’S ON PROSE AND

POETRY (FICTIONAL)

Hameedha .M & Chithra.M 114

24 MARGINALITY IN ENGLISH LITERATURE -

GLORIA NAYLOR’S THE WOMEN OF

BREWSTER PLACE

Anitha.R 119

25 A DIASORIC PERSPECTIVE OF

MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY BY LIVING IN

ALIEN CULTURE AS REFLECTED IN THE

SELECT WORKS OF DIASPORIC INDIAN

WOMEN WRITERS

M. Selvalakshmi 124

26 LORRAINE HANSBURRY’S “FEMINISM IN THE

A RAISIN IN THE SUN”

T. Marikarthiga 131

27 FEMINISM IN LITERATURE VIEW

B.Keerthana 133


I.Lavanyanancy & K.Bhuvaneshwari 138


J. Evangelin Silviya 143

30 KHUSWANT SINGH’S THE MAN &THE

WRITER; A CRITICAL MULTI-DUSCUOLINARY

APPROACH

M.Nivetha 148

31 POETRY (FICTION AND NON-FICTION)

R. Aruna Roselin & R. Subisha 152

32 FEMINISM IN LITERARY VIEW

R. Ponsankari & M. Nithya kanna 156

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