Compathy as a motif in the three select novels of Manju Kapur

Abstract

Manju Kapur has accentuated the feeling of love to each other in a family. But, when a woman is treated as ‘Other’ in the family, this relationship of love is strained. The word ‘Other’ indicates the subjection of women. This makes Manju Kapur’s protagonists nervous nellie. This evidently points the reason behind their fear as patriarchy. Perhaps, Manju Kapur’s men are bigheads. So, she urges women to open up themselves so as to sustain their individuality.