Language style and reformist ideas in Anna's work

Abstract

One of the leaders of the Dravidian movement, C.N. Annathurai, also known as Arignar Anna, was the general secretary of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He used creative works such as drama, novel, etc., as a tool to convey the principles of his movement to the people, to eradicate superstitions in the people and to inculcate reason. Thus, in his short novel Scars, this article examines how he has applied social reform ideas, ideals, feminist principles, rationalism, etc.