Man-Woman Relationship in Shobhaa De’s Second Thoughts

Dony Preethii J.J,Dr M Meena Devi

doi:10.24113/ijellh.v9i4.10994

Abstract

Shobhaa De’s Second Thoughts is a realistic representation of the psyche of the traditional Indian men and women. The freedom of women is permitted in a very restricted manner in the Indian Society. This novel is the ancient story of sacrifice and adjustment that a woman is destined to. Maya, the protagonist, lives in loneliness and sadness. In Second thoughts, Maya learns to survive in the sultriness of not only Bombay, but also of her marriage life. She strikes up a friendship with Nikhil, her charming, college-going neighbor leading to love and betrayal. The way Shobhaa De narrates each and every aspect of human relationship in general and man-woman relationship in particular, is really wonderful. This paper aims to explain the emotional and psychological needs of Maya and also gives the picture of the modern urban woman who is subjugated and suppressed in the meaningless marriage.

Highlights

The status of woman depends largely on the simple biological fact that she is inferior to man and that is why she is usually restricted to her traditionally assigned roles
This paper aims to explain the emotional and psychological needs of Maya and gives the picture of the modern urban woman who is subjugated and suppressed in the meaningless marriage
Second Thoughts represents the psyche of the traditional Indian men who still cherish and nourish the age old norms and traditions

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Introduction

The status of woman depends largely on the simple biological fact that she is inferior to man and that is why she is usually restricted to her traditionally assigned roles. This paper aims to explain the emotional and psychological needs of Maya and gives the picture of the modern urban woman who is subjugated and suppressed in the meaningless marriage. On their way home Maya says: “How could they tell me not to work after marriage?

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