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Unit 26: Girish Karnad: Nagmandla—Plot Construction and Characterisation

26.5 Review Questions Notes

1. The characters in Girish Karnad’s Naga Mandala lack dimension and dynamism. Do you
agree?
2. The story of Rani is the story of every wife, that of Kurudavva every mothers story. Discuss the
vents of their lives bringing out their universality and common appeal.
3. Naga, the King Cobra is a symbol of male strength, lover’s adoration and an anti chauvinist
male. Discuss giving examples from the play.
Answers: Self-Assessment
1. (i) Hayavadana (ii) Tulunadu
(iii) Mandala (iv) 1987–88

26.6 Further Readings

1. Karnad, Girish. Two Plays by Girish Karnad. New Delhi: Oxford University
Press, 2004.
2. Rangan, V. "Myth and Romance in Nagmandla 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 Nagmandla." Girish Karnad's Plays:
Performance and Critical Perspectives. Ed. Tutun Mukherjee. Delhi: Pencraft
International, 2006. 98.

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