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Feeding the Narrative: The Politics of Food in Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay’s Bipiner Sangsar

Author(s) Saurav Haldar
Country India
Abstract This study explores the multifaceted role of food in the novel Bipiner Sangsar by Bibhutibhusan Bandyopadhyay. The term food doesn't only mean any nutritious substance that people eat or drink to be alive, but incorporates a lot of other culinary practices and cuisines. It examines how food functions on multiple layers, like a message of love or as a marker of social hierarchy. Through a close reading of characters like Bipin, Monoroma, Shanti, Mani, and Mati, the study reveals how food not only works as a means of sustenance but also as a narrative device that conveys emotional, social, and cultural meanings. The study also focuses on how female characters, especially the ones belonging from a rural background, utilise food as their primary language to express themselves. Due to the rigid social rules and norms, women had very little scope for expression. Furthermore, it investigates how the portrayal of common dietary habits and restrictions reveals the deeply rooted social hierarchies, especially concerning caste. Again, the study takes a closer look at how food becomes a focal point in moments of both profound emotional connection and stark human needs. It emphasizes the importance of different culinary practices in navigating daily life and overcoming existential challenges. Finally, by examining the diverse ways in which food is portrayed, this research illuminates Bandyopadhyay's nuanced understanding of human relationships, social dynamics, and the fundamental role of sustenance in shaping individual and collective experience.
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.46169
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mn44
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