Kannaki softness and hardness

Abstract

The literature has portrayed woman as a symbol of gentleness and a symbol of orderly violence. Realizing such a traditional background, the silappathikaram author Ilangovadikal did not portray Kannaki as a symbol of violence at the beginning of the story. But her efforts to portray her protagonist as a revolutionary woman are remarkable. Thus, his female character 'Kannaki' continues to prove that she is strong in spirit, word and deed through every action. He finally exalts her to divinity. Her ability to portray these functions through her tenderness and harshness is remarkable. This article is being prepared with such orientations in mind.