Abstract
In the subaltern countries such as India and Africa, the form of government adapted or infused was that of the Colonial or European form of governance. For instance, during the colonial invasions in India and Africa the governance was changed or forced from the feudal system to the constitutional form of government. While the colonial form of governance has many positive aspects, the inhumane practice of rape was prominent to exhibit political dominance. In order to prove this practice of inhumane act two novels have been chosen for this research. One is Nampally Road by Meena Alexander that talks about the societal imbalance caused during the period of “Emergency act” and the other is Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi that deals with a period of three centuries starting from the “Slave Fugitive act” to post independence, where the plots depict the prominence of rape to exhibit power and control the natives.
Highlights
In spite of the mosquitoes buzzing over her, both eyes were open. She was breathing in jagged, irregular breaths.” ( Nampally Road 57) class hatred or as stemming from a patriarchal system in which women are viewed as the property of men
The first novel to be discussed in this research is Nampally Road by Meena Alexander that talks about the protagonist Mira Kannadical, who is in search of her identity
This incident where the life of Rameeza is put into question, is where the protagonist Mira realizes her purpose in life that is to serve the people who have become voiceless like Rameeza
Summary
This inhumane act was carried by the very own protectors of the country, the police men. Rameeza is seen living a contended life with her husband and one should not blame her beauty as the cause and eligibility for rape. A small shake, a twitch, a whisper, a cry that came out of her throat, that was all.” ( Nampally Road 80) The act of rape committed like thugs by the police has created a sense of rebellion and fear among the people of the society.
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