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Research Paper | English Language and Literature | India | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Popularity: 5.2 / 10

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Gender, Caste, and Marginality in Vijay Tendulkar?s Ghasiram Kotwal

Dr. Ashok Dayal

Abstract: Vijay Tendulkar?s Ghasiram Kotwal is a powerful exploration of the intersections of gender, caste, and marginality in 18th - century colonial India. The play, set against the backdrop of the Peshwa rule in Pune, critiques the systemic oppression and exploitation of marginalized groups. This paper examines how Tendulkar portrays gender and caste dynamics, focusing on the silenced voices of women and the marginalization of the "outsider" in the Brahminical caste hierarchy. By examining these themes through the characters of Gauri, Ghasiram, and Nana Phadnavis, the paper demonstrates how Tendulkar exposes the patriarchal and casteist structures that perpetuate social injustice.

Keywords: caste, gender, oppression, Marginal, fragmentation, patriarchy

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024

Pages: 806 - 807

DOI: https://www.doi.org/10.21275/MR24913223030

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