Exploring the Reinterpretation of Mythology Through Volga's The Liberation of Sita: An Intersectional Perspective
Keywords:
Rewriting, Intersectionality, Narrative technique, Feminist studies, SisterhoodAbstract
Aim: This paper is an intersectional study of The Liberation of Sita which highlights women's solidarity and examines how the bond of sisterhood helps them find their true selves. It evaluates Volga’s narrative style through the framework of feminist studies to establish how re-writing a cultural text is an act of resistance that challenges the patriarchal social order to empower the marginalized and ignored sections of society.
Methodology and Approaches: This study applies the intersectional approach as well as feminist analysis to examine Volga’s The liberation of Sita. Her “gynocentric retelling” of the epic places the female characters in the centre and gives a voice to the female perspective.
Outcome: The paper highlights Volga’s re-visioning of the grand narratives. Re-telling of the cultural narratives establishes a co-relation between the ancient cultural history and the present socio-political reality. The Liberation of Sita is a re-working of the Indian epic Ramayana written by the legendary poet and ancient sage Valmiki.
Conclusion and Suggestions: Re-interpreting mythological texts from a feminist perspective not only challenges the prevalent patriarchal beliefs but also gives voice to the marginalised literary figures. In order to comprehend hoe cultural reinterpretation can encourage social change, it recommends more research into feminist retellings in regional Indian literatures, as well as literatures across the world.
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