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An Ecofeminist Perspective in 'The Mistress of Spices' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
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RAKHI MONDAL
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Ecofeminism, Feminism, Nature, Patriarchal Domination, Spices, Nature
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Abstract: This paper delves into the ecofeminist perspective portrayed in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's novel 'The Mistress of Spices,' which explores the interconnected oppression of women and nature in a patriarchal society. Ecofeminism, a branch combining feminism and environmentalism, highlights the parallels between the exploitation of the feminine gender and the degradation of the natural world. The novel delves into the symbolic representation of nature through the mystical properties of spices and the feminine protagonist's profound relationship with the earth. It examines how both women and nature face subjugation by patriarchal forces, while emphasizing the need to reclaim power, agency, and respect for the sacred feminine and the environment. Ecofeminism is a branch of feminism and political ecology that explores the interconnected oppression of women and the exploitation of nature. Ecofeminist theory asserts a feminist perspective of Green politics, calling for an egalitarian, collaborative society without dominant groups. The analysis draws parallels between the subjugation of women and nature, perceiving both as property to be dominated by patriarchal systems. In 'The Mistress of Spices', nature and its elements are intricately woven into the narrative, reflecting the ecofeminist themes of the novel. The spices are personified and given a feminine identity, with Tilo as their 'mistress' who commands their magical abilities, symbolizing the interconnection between women and nature.
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RAKHI MONDAL (May-2024). An Ecofeminist Perspective in 'The Mistress of Spices' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 9(5), a382-a386. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2405041.pdf
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Volume 9 Issue 5, May-2024
Pages : a382-a386
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Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_220114
Published Paper Id: IJNRD2405041
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Research Area: Arts
Country: NORTH 24 PARGANAS, West Bengal, India
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