Critical anyalsis of squirrel by Ambai
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Ambai’s (b.1944)”Squirrel” falls under the category of “non-conformists” when speaking of women writing in Modern Indian Literature. Ambai’s “Squirrel” (translated from Tamil by Lakshmi) rebels in their own way against the existing system. Ambai voices strongly about Feminism, through a completely different style of narrative. Women, who refuse to accept the prevalent codes, question the injustice, assert their individuality, and demand the right to seek fulfillment, are grouped under the title of “Non-Conformists. And hence, Ambai falls into “non conformists”.
Ambai’s “Squirrel”, the rebellion is more in narration and content than in plot. A writer will have his own vision which may be peculiar and unique. Her perspective changes according to her experiences of the world in which she lives. A writer is apt to be more sensitive to the disturbing day-to-day happenings and changes around him/her, and tends to react and respond intensely.
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we can see the importance and significance of the narrative style. It’s the narration “Squirrel” that transcendental place between dream and reality, enlivens up each book and author into a character of its own, and also heightens the sensation.