Maadathi in Cho. Tharman Thoorvai's Novel

Abstract

Life’s reflection is the literature. Right from sangam literature to date the literature pertaining to discussing men’s domination has suppressed women’s knowledge, women’s freedom, women’s rights, women’s personality skills and state of mind everything can be understood through others’ vision. In general, a woman is portrayed as a character whose job is to take care of her family, husband, and children. This article is based on the personality and self-confidence of Maadathi from “Thoorvai novel”. She is a simple person who does not have any reservations to mingle with others. She has ensured the survival of her husband and her responsibilities in caring for her family have earned her a passionate family leader. Her affection and punish whenever required towards her child revealed her motherhood. This article’s objective is to reveal Maadathi’s personality in helping her husband and her motherhood to lead a life.