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Echoes of defiance: The power of defiance in Meena Kandasamy’s Poetry

  • Unique Paper ID: 173618
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 2799-2803
  • Abstract:
  • Meena Kandasamy's poetry is a powerful testament to the enduring spirit of resistance and the transformative potential. As a writer, activist, and social critic, Kandasamy's work grapples with the complexities of identity, oppression, and the ongoing struggle for justice. Her poetic oeuvre, which encompasses themes of feminism, caste, and anti-colonial resistance, has garnered critical acclaim and established her as a leading voice in contemporary Indian literature. Kandasamy's poems serve as a rallying cry, giving voice to the marginalized and challenging the status quo with a fiery determination. (Plys, 2020) At the heart of Kandasamy's poetry lies a deep commitment to resistance and a refusal to remain silent in the face of injustice. Her poems are imbued with a sense of urgency, calling upon readers to confront the realities of sexism, casteism, and the legacy of colonialism that continue to shape the socio political landscape of India. Drawing inspiration from the rich tradition of resistance poetry in South Asia, Kandasamy's work echoes the defiant spirit of her literary predecessors, such as Kamala Das, who used their art as a means of challenging patriarchal norms and asserting their agency. (Sofía, 2014) As Kamala Das' poetry aimed to "voice a universal womanhood" and explore the complexities of female identity, Kandasamy's work similarly grapples with the lived experiences of women, particularly those from marginalized communities. (Sofía, 2014).
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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 2
  • PageNo: 2799-2803

Echoes of defiance: The power of defiance in Meena Kandasamy’s Poetry

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