Portrayal of the trauma of a woman through the poem An Introduction by Kamala Das
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Trauma, sexuality, gender inequalityAbstract
Kamala Das was a well-known poet from India. She was a native of Kerala. The primary themes in her works were trauma and memory. Her writings are mostly autobiographical. An introduction is a poem that deals with the personal life experience of Kamala Das. The poem can be analysed through the lens of trauma literature, as it reflects the poet's struggle with societal norms, gender expectations, and the search for identity. The paper interpreting the poem as trauma literature that focus on the exploration of Das's emotional and psychological trauma arising from her confrontation with a conservative society that imposes restrictions on women. The paper delves into the ways the poem portrays the lasting impact of societal constraints on the poet's psyche, emphasizing the emotional wounds inflicted by societal norms and gender roles. Additionally, it can highlight how the poem becomes a medium through which Kamala Das articulates her struggles, attempting to transcend the trauma and find her own voice and identity. Through an examination of language, imagery, and symbolism in the poem, the abstract could explore how Das uses poetic expression as a form of catharsis and resistance against the trauma of societal expectations
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