K. R. Meera’s Hangwoman: An Exploration of Blending Myth and History

Abstract

History is the record of incidents occurring in the past while mythology tells the story within the context of society formation and identity creation for men and women on the formulated theory of contemporary society. It has been seen that the ancient context of history and mythology was constructed within the partiality for women. The present research paper explores the epistemic violence on women taking shelter in the past history and mythology especially in the masterpiece work of K. R. Meera.  Blending with folklore and reality in this novel, Meera artfully portrays her characters to create a captivating tale that challenges the conventional boundaries of patriarchy in the context of history and myth. As the story reveals the fact and fiction, formation and moderation, the readers are immersed in the rich cultural tapestry of Kolkata, where myths and folklore are intertwined with the lived experiences of the characters, blurring the lines between the fantastical and the tangible humanity.