Her desire: a post-colonial reading of Rabindranath, Rokeya, and Bibhuti

Abstract

This research focuses on the idea of ‘desire,’ the manipulation of the word’ desire’ in creating a false portrayal of the colonial Bengal as well as her daughters. This also focuses on the lack of representation, misrepresentation, as well as exaggeration of false identities of the women of Bengal. The sole purpose for this research is to bring attention towards the matter of neglect faced by the Bengal while considering lack of research done on them, as well as by them. The primary that has been used for the research are- Chokher Bali by Rabindranath Tagore, Sultana’s Dream by Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein, and Adarsha Hindu Hotel by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay.