Gurukul International

Thematic analysis of “The Forest of Enchantment” by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
 
Atul Ansaram Phulaware (1)
Ph. D Researcher
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathawada University, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) (431001)
Email: aphulware@gmail.com

Dr. Khan Shaista Talat (2)
Assistant professor,
Government College of Arts and science, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)
 
Abstract :
               The present research paper, a thematic analysis of The Forest of Enchantment by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni, is a retelling of the great Indian epic, Ramayana from Sita’s point of view. This research paper explores important themes like female empowerment, love and devotion, identity and self-discovery, nature and environment, sacrifice and duty, feminism and gender roles, justice and morality, enchantment and illusion, and conflict and resolution.
            The paper illustrates how the writer challenges gender norms, empowers the female protagonist, and tackles complex ethical dilemmas by analyzing Sita’s Character and her hard journey in the forest. It will highlight the significance of retelling mythological narratives from a feminist perspective and contribute to the broader understanding of literature feminism and cultural reinterpretation. The objective of the study is to provide a source for interpreting works with more meanings and dimensions. And hypothesis of the study is a gateway to understanding Indian mythology from a contemporary point of view.
 
Keywords: Feminism, Retelling Mythology, Gender role, Identity and Self-discovery