Tremors and Traumas:A Psycho-Familial Analysis in Kamala Markandaya's Nectar in a Sieve

Author(s)	Dr. Shalini Sharma
Country	India
Abstract	Abstract:In Indian English literature, Kamala Markandaya-an outstanding novelist on the contemporary commonwealth literary scene, has initiated the lead of women's transformation from 'possession' to 'person' through her writings. Among the eminent personalities and writers who were fraught with compassionate feeling towards the Indian woman,Markandaya comes foremost. In almost all her novels, she seems to be undergoing strenuous exercise to upgrade the status of women in the Indian society. It is her acute and realistic observation of society and feminine sensibility which makes her stand second to none among Indian English Novelists.In this paper an attempt has been made to understand the resilience,comradeship,fellowship and companionship as panacea for all the tremors and traumas in the lead female protagonist Rukmani’s life.After experiencing social alienation,tiring situation Rukmani has an affirmative vision of life.The advent of the tannery, the calamities of wind and weather, the social taboos cáuse tremors and she is traumatized but she faces life with endurance and tolerance .
Keywords	Struggle,alienation,resilience,reconciliation,affirmation
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On	2026-08-26
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.86626

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