Defying Societal Expectations: A Study Through Sudha Murthy’s Female Characters

Abstract

The paper explores Sudha Murthy's female characters' resistance in light of their actions, behavior, and decisions. It highlights how her female protagonist celebrates resilience, courage, and determination against societal constraints. The paper aims to discover howMurthy highlights female characters who break collective expectations by their determination of power and overcoming restrictions with their individual preferences. The purpose of the study is to describe how her female characters reject male domination, domestic violence, injustice, oppression, and traditional norms constructed by the patriarchal system. Further, the study will analyze how her characters' rebellious nature helps them finallyfind their existence and self-identity.