Breaking the Silence: Depictions of Domestic Violence in Kishwar Desai and Poile Sengupta's Literature

Abstract

This study explores how domestic abuse is portrayed in the writings of two prominent modern Indian authors, Kishwar Desai and Poile Sengupta. By means of a qualitative analysis, the research aims to disentangle the complex depictions of domestic violence found in these works, clarifying its diverse aspects. Textual analysis and thematic classification are used in the study process to identify the writers' use of characterizations, recurrent themes, and narrative techniques. The results shed light on the different ways that Desai and Sengupta approached and dealt with the problem of domestic abuse, which enhances our understanding of the social implications of this issue and the function of literature in starting conversations about it. By comparing and contrasting the writings of Desai and Sengupta, this study adds to the body of knowledge by illuminating their disparate viewpoints and approaches to storytelling about domestic abuse. In the end, this study highlights the value of literature as a tool for delving into and tackling difficult social issues, encouraging more understanding, compassion, and activism in the face of the widespread issue of domestic abuse.