TEC-funded MPhil/PhD Student Abstract
| Title | : | The theme of insecurity in Mauritian Hindi Drama. |
| Student | : | RAMDHAREE Madhouree |
| Institution | : | Faculty of Social Studies and Humanities, University of Mauritius |
| Level | : | PhD - PT Year : 2009 |
| Supervisor | : | Dr Rajrani Gobin
Dr Abhimanyu Unnuth
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| Abstract | : | Mauritian Hindi Drama is a dynamicgenre in Mauritian Hindi writing and it plays a vital role in the Mauritian Hindi literature scenario. A common trait of Mauritian Hindi plays is the feeling of insecurity and various psychological, physical, cultural, moral, religious, social and political aspects linked with the feeling of insecurity are depicted in the Hindi plays. The main objective of the research is to define, discuss, explain, and explore the feeling of insecurity constantly present in man and to study the various kinds, conditions, causes and consequences of insecurity as highlighted in Mauritian Hindi Drama. The study is conducted through a comprehensive review of literature in the field and the qualitative method is used to explore the Mauritian setting from the point of view of the writers and thecharacters of the Hindi plays. Findings of the research will contribute to the scarce literature related to the history, trends and the theme of insecurity in Mauritian Hindi Drama and will enrich the Mauritian literary heritage. |
