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Sarire as a Cultural Critique: Ngeotiating Mizo Identity in Zephyr Drama

Author(s) Mr. Nathan C. Lalremruatpuia, Dr. John C. Lalduhsaka
Country India
Abstract This paper investigates the role of satire in reflecting and shaping cultural identity within the context of Zephyr Drama, a prominent theatrical production rooted in Mizo society. Satire, as a literary and performative tool, is examined not merely as a form of entertainment but as a cultural critique that exposes contradictions within societal values, political structures, and personal morality. The study contextualises satire historically, referencing canonical works, which serve as comparative models for analysing the Mizo adaptation of satire in Zephyr Drama.
By focusing on two dramas—Tu Rawng Nge I Bawl Dawn? and Sum of Money—the paper identifies how satire in these performances interrogates and mocks the contradictions within Mizo cultural identity. Characters such as Pu Tenga, who misuses his church title and status for personal gain, Johnny, who abandons his native language and roots after a brief time outside the state, and Pu Thanglianhrimhrima, a corrupt officer who misuses his power, exemplify the tension between traditional values and modern aspirations.
The paper argues that Zephyr Drama acts as a mirror to Mizo society, highlighting how cultural identity is continually negotiated and reshaped under the pressure of hypocrisy, globalisation, and materialism. The satire embedded in the dialogues and scenarios reflects the inner conflicts of a society caught between the ethical demands of Christianity, the influence of modernity, and the desire for social status.
Keywords identity, culture, satire, cultural identity, Mizo, ethics, identity negotiation
Field Arts
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.86370
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