Transformation and Empowerment in Kavita Kane’s “Lanka’s Princess”

Abstract

Mythology serves as a moral element for numerous cultures and civilization particularly in India. The moral thoughts shapes contemporary relevance by encapsulating a wide range of human experiences and emotions. To understand the social, political, cultural and religious facets of India. Mythological retellings is essential to comprehends it’s ideology and their impact on society. Thus modern writers interpret mythology through the lens of social perspectives. Kavita Kane mythological retelling writer gives a new insight for unknown minor characters. In Lanka’s princess Surpanakha transforms her identity from human to demoness. She empowers herself to revenge the hegemonic social setup. Kavita Kane sketches Surpanakha has a strong and self – reliant character who transforms and empowers her identity as Lanka’s Princess.