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Psychological Impact of Violence: A Trauma-Based Analysis of Gender and Power in Sudha Murty’s Fiction

R. Supriya , Dr. R. Jayakanth


International Journal of Language, Literature and Culture (IJLLC), Vol-4,Issue-6, November - December 2024, Pages 51-57, 10.22161/ijllc.4.6.8

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Article Info: Received: 12 Nov 2024, Received in revised form: 07 Dec 2024, Accepted: 12 Dec 2024, Available online: 19 Dec 2024

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This study critically examines the psychological impact of violence in Sudha Murty’s novels, Dollar Bahu and The Mother I Never Knew, through the lens of Judith Herman’s trauma theory. By focusing on how violence manifests and perpetuates trauma within Murty’s characters, this analysis explores the intersections of gender, power, and cultural context, revealing the intricate ways these elements shape individual and collective identities. Murty’s works depict trauma not only as a response to physical violence but also as a consequence of emotional neglect, cultural alienation, and familial betrayal. This paper highlights the journey of Murty’s characters toward resilience and empowerment in the face of oppressive social structures. Interdisciplinary insights from psychology, sociology, and literary theory help to unpack how violence within Murty’s narratives reinforces patriarchal dynamics, thereby influencing the characters’ sense of self-worth and place within their communities. By portraying the psychological consequences of violence, Murty’s novels underscore the resilience of women and marginalized individuals as they confront and resist entrenched social norms. Ultimately, this study contributes to the broader discourse on trauma, gender, and literature, demonstrating the value of literary analysis in shedding light on the often-overlooked emotional and psychological costs of violence.

Violence, psychology, literary analysis, gender, trauma, power dynamics, cultural context, resistance, resilience.

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