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Indian Writings in Literature

Notes 27.4 Review Questions

1. What role is assigned to the Elders in the play Nagmandla? How far are they able to dispense
justice?
2. Kurudavva represents a woman in three stages, daughter, wife and mother. Discuss her role in
the play.
Answers: Self-Assessment
1. (i) Appana (ii) Individuality
(iii) Alienation (iv) Isles

27.5 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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