• K.SREEDEVI

This paper explores the thematic and symbolic significance of Mahasweta Devi's short story "Draupadi," translated by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak. The story, set against the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in West Bengal, delves into the brutal realities faced by tribal women in India. Through the character of Dopdi Mejhen, Devi critiques the systemic oppression, gendered violence, and the resilience of subaltern women. This analysis employs Subaltern Studies and postcolonial theory to examine the intersection of caste, class, and gender, highlighting the ways in which subaltern voices are marginalized and the strategies of resistance they employ.

: Mahasweta Devi, Draupadi, Dopdi Mejhen, Subaltern Studies, postcolonial theory, gendered violence, Naxalite movement.

"The Theme of Subalterneity in Mahasweta Devi’s “Draupadi”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no.c751-c753, June-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406291.pdf

"The Theme of Subalterneity in Mahasweta Devi’s “Draupadi”", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 6, page no. ppc751-c753, June-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2406291.pdf