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Kaikeyi

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Essay Topics

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Sita and Kaikeyi are both gods-touched. Compare and contrast their experiences and interactions with the gods and their roles in Rama’s destiny.

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Research the Ramayana and explore the changes that Patel made to the narrative in her retelling. How does her version re-shape the narrative themes? In what ways is Patel’s version Subverting the Prescribed Roles of Women in a Patriarchy?

3.

Identify the different potential antagonists of Kaikeyi. Explore how each possible antagonist contributes to Kaikeyi’s journey and her overall narrative arc.

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