Volume II,Issue IV, March 2026
Volume-II, Issue-IV, March, 2026 |
Received: 25.03.2026 | Accepted: 27.03.2026 | ||
Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.issue.04W. | |||
কিন্নর রায়ের ‘অন্ধকারের ছবি’:
সংখ্যালঘু মনস্তত্ত্ব ও অস্তিত্বের সংকট
সোনালী
কুণ্ডু, গবেষক, বাংলা বিভাগ, বিশ্বভারতী,
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
Kinnar Ray’s Portraits of Darkness: Minority Psychology and the Crisis of Existence Sonali Kundu, Research Scholar, Department of Bengali, Visva-Bharati, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
Kinnar Roy, a distinguished figure in contemporary Bengali literature, is celebrated for his profound portrayal of marginalized lives. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of his notable novel 'Andhokarer Chobi' (1992), which serves as a poignant document of the psychological and existential crises faced by the Muslim minority in late 20th-century West Bengal. Through the protagonist, Ansar, the narrative explores the deep-seated fear of social exclusion that compels individuals to conceal their religious identity, epitomized by the symbolic renaming of his garage to 'Mishtu Automobiles'. The study examines how a lack of formal education and an all-pervasive inferiority complex foster alienation and a sense of belonging to an 'other' mental landscape. It further delves into the community's internal complexities, including the sectarian friction between Shia and Sunni groups and the influence of religious conservatism like the Tablighi movement. Additionally, the paper highlights the intersectional struggles of women like Rahima, who navigate a rigid patriarchal structure. By situating the 1992 text within the broader context of post-partition social polarization, the article demonstrates the novel's enduring relevance. Ultimately, 'Andhokarer Chobi' acts as a mirror to a fragmented society, capturing a tragic quest for dignity amidst systemic insecurity. | ||
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