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Volume 18:1 January 2018
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Karnad's Two Monologues:
An Analysis of Flowers and Broken Images

Dr. Mohammad Yusuf Ansari, M.A. English, Ph.D.

Karnad Explores the Genre of Monologue

After presenting an array of characters on stage and dealing with a variety of themes, Karnad explores the genre of monologue which is more challenging as, when staged, only a single character has to hold the attention of the audience for a defined period of time. Given that just one actor participates in the narrative, monologues can be placed in the category of a ‘monodrama’. In both the monologues, Flowers and Broken Images (2004) the character lays bare his or her soul through a series of events coupled with flowing speech.

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Flowers

In Flowers, Karnad deals with the philosophy of religion and tries to answer questions pertaining to God, justice and mercy. The old questions are cast in contemporary modes as the protagonist discovers flaws in ancient wisdom and raises new debates regarding faith and morality. He also explores the conflicts of love and lust, idealization and profanity, power and morality. Issues like women’s position in society, gender roles, social and family structures, religious and princely hierarchies are also discussed.

The plot revolves around a married priest who dutifully worships the linga, but stumbles when he falls madly in love with a courtesan. The monologue is based on a folktale from the Chitradurga region in Karnataka, which was used by the Kannada writer T.R. Subbanna in his 1952 novel Hamasageethe (Swan Song). Subbanna’s protagonist is a temple priest who falls in love with a courtesan. Unable to control his desire, he visits her every evening with the prayer offerings. This continues till the village chieftain discovers a strand of hair in the prasada.

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