IJFANS International Journal of Food and Nutritional Sciences

ISSN PRINT 2319 1775 Online 2320-7876

FEMALE SOCIAL AND RELIGIOUS CONFORMITY IN THE SELECTED POEMS OF EUNICE DE SOUZA

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Dr. Divya Das S. P

Abstract

Eunice de Souza is the most notable writer of the modern Indian English literature. Her conveying aspects of feminist themes of the current situation are appreciable and effective. Being a spokeswoman for the women’s community, she organizes the female folk to face challenges. The present paper tries to represent Eunice de Souza’s stand to create awareness among women. In this regard, this paper discusses the multifaceted perspectives of the writer in the poems, Sweet Sixteen and Catholic Mother. These selected poems of Eunice de Souza intend to peep into the personal experiences and associations of women's life. They further show the poet's attempts to incorporate the social expectations, adaptability and adjustability in women’s mundane life. This article observes the author’s feminist approach to create a sense of liberation in women to overcome challenges.

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