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Myth and Modernity: A Feminist Reading of Dr. Malinee’s Bideh Nandini (Agony of Sita)

Author(s) Mr. Modanmohan Dev Nath
Country India
Abstract This paper examines the intersection of myth and modernity through a feminist reading of Dr. Malinee’s Bideh Nandini (Agony of Sita: Translated by Pranab Jyoti Neog), a contemporary retelling of the Ramayana from Sita’s perspective. Retellings of myth in modern literature function not merely as narrative revisions but as critical interventions that question patriarchal authority embedded in classical texts. Dr. Malinee’s work reclaims Sita’s silenced voice and repositions her as a conscious moral agent negotiating duty, dignity, and selfhood within oppressive social structures. By foregrounding Sita’s inner conflicts, emotional resilience, and ethical reasoning, Agony of Sita transforms the idealized, submissive figure of tradition into a modern woman asserting autonomy. This study explores how mythic memory is reworked to address contemporary feminist concerns such as gender justice, identity, and agency. Drawing upon feminist literary criticism, myth criticism, and theories of modernity, the paper argues that Dr. Malinee’s retelling challenges dominant patriarchal interpretations while retaining the cultural essence of the epic. The text emerges as a dialogic space where tradition and modern consciousness intersect, allowing marginalized female experiences to be articulated. Ultimately, the paper highlights how the novel, Bideh Nandini contributes to feminist discourse by redefining women’s agency within mythological narratives and affirming the relevance of myth in negotiating modern gender realities.
Keywords Keywords: Myth, Modernity, Feminism, Women’s Agency, Retelling
Field Sociology > Linguistic / Literature
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.65142
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