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Unit 25: Girish Karnad: Nagmandla—Detailed Study of the Text

25.4 Review Questions Notes

1. Explore the theme of Love and Marriage in the play Nagmandla. Discuss with reference to
Rani-Appanna and Rani-Naga relationship in the play.
2. Discuss the use of metamorphosis and shape shifting in Naga Mandala. How far do you think
has Karnad been able to use the device successfully in Naga Mandala?
3. Girish Karnad successfully mixes the mythical, folk and modern sources and style in the play
Naga Mandala. Elucidate.
4. The riddles of life are inexplicable and inescapable. The only way to cope with them is to
reconcile with the enigma that they present. Discuss with examples.
Answers: Self-Assessment
1. (i)(c) (ii)(c) (iii)(a) (iv)(b)

25.5 Further Readings

1. Karnad, Girish. Two Plays by Girish Karnad. New Delhi: Oxford University
Press, 2004.
2. Rangan, V. "Myth and Romance in Nagamandala or their Subversion? " Girish
Karnad's Plays: Performance and Critical Perspectives. Ed. Tutun Mukherjee.
Delhi: Pencraft International, 2006.201.
3. Seeta, B.T. "Quest in Hayavadana and Nagamandala." Girish Karnad's Plays:
Performance and Critical Perspectives. Ed. Tutun Mukherjee. Delhi: Pencraft
International, 2006. 98.

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