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@article{182248,
        author = {Ramesh Kumar Singh and Dr. Ashok Kumar},
        title = {Possibility of an Ultimate Solution through the Acceptance of Universal Emotions in Mahesh Dattani's Final Solutions},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {2},
        pages = {1630-1633},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=182248},
        abstract = {Mahesh Dattani’s Final Solution is a compelling dramatic exploration of communal tension and identity politics in contemporary India. The play reveals that the path to an ultimate solution lies not in political decrees or legal mandates but in the profound acceptance of universal emotions. The play delves into the psychological and emotional landscapes of individuals caught in the crossfire of religious and cultural divisions. This paper examines the potential for an ultimate solution to such societal conflicts through the recognition and acceptance of universal emotions. By transcending religious and ideological boundaries, Dattani highlights how these shared human emotions serve as a bridge between seemingly irreconcilable communities. The play’s characters, such as Ramnik, Aruna, Javed, and Bobby, represent a microcosm of Indian society, grappling with inherited prejudices and internal dilemmas. Their emotional journeys reveal that hatred is not an innate condition but a construct that can be dismantled through understanding and emotional connection. Dattani's use of domestic space as a symbolic setting further emphasizes that reconciliation begins at the personal level. The transformation of perspectives within the household becomes a metaphor for larger societal change. This paper argues that Final Solution offers not just a critique of communalism but also a hopeful vision for harmony rooted in emotional universality. Acceptance of shared emotional experiences can potentially pave the way for mutual respect and coexistence. Thus, the play becomes a call to acknowledge the power of universal emotions in overcoming divisive ideologies, making it not only socially relevant but also emotionally resonant in today’s fractured world.},
        keywords = {Mahesh Dattani, Final Solutions, Universal Emotions, Societal Fractures, Communalism, Reconciliation, Identity, Empathy, Indian English Drama},
        month = {July},
        }