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Desire and Disarray: Exploring Opposing Binaries in Girish Karnad's Hayavadana and Nagamandala

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Gautham M A, Smrithi, Amal Krishnan A, S Shilpa Nair
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si7.421

Abstract

This research paper examines the binary opposition of order and disorder in Girish Karnad's renowned plays, "Hayavadana" and "Nagamandala." Through a comparative analysis of these works, we explore how Karnad employs the dichotomy of order and disorder to challenge societal norms, question conventional definitions of identity, and highlight the complexity of human existence. By deconstructing the traditional boundaries between order and disorder, Karnad exposes the contradictions and ambiguities of these concepts, exploring their subjectivity. The paper explores the ways in which Karnad's plays depict the tension between order and disorder as representative of broader societal struggles and personal conflicts. It examines how the characters and narrative structures in "Hayavadana" and "Nagamandala" navigate and transcend the boundaries of order and disorder, and how these dichotomies are utilized to explore themes such as gender, identity, societal expectations, and the human condition. Furthermore, the paper discusses how Karnad's subversion of the binary opposition of order and disorder challenges traditional hierarchies, disrupts established power structures, and prompts a reevaluation of prevailing social constructs. By unraveling the complexities of these opposing forces, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of Karnad's dramatic vision and his exploration of the multifaceted nature of human existence

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