Tribal Culture and Vocabulary of Resistance: A Study of Mahasweta Devi and Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar

Authors

  • SONAM NARAYAN
  • Dr Reena Mittal

Abstract

Mahasweta Devi and Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar, the two writers with their literary writings have brought forward the issues and predicaments of tribal and Dalit communities. Mahasweta Devi is a comparatively highly prolific writer who has been called as the mouthpiece of the subalterns of the society. Mahasweta Devi raised her voice several times against the discrimination of marginalized through her short stories and novels. Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar is a Santhal writer who belongs to an ethnic group. His stories deeply reflect the issues surrounding the Santhal community of India. He is working for the betterment of Santhal community so that they can become a part of the mainstream. This paper will discuss and focus on the style of writing employed by Mahasweta Devi and Hansda Sowvendra portray the prosecution faced by Santhal people at the hands of elitist class and they are never giving up spirit in any situation. Their dialogue and action show their will to overcome from the shackles of tyranny inflicted on them. The language has a significant role in not only influencing the mind of readers, but also the government who are compelled to look and pay attention into their grievances. Thus, this paper will carefully observe how these writers became the voices of the poor and marginalized class by the use of violence and resistance in their language.

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Published

2021-12-18