Fasting, Feasting by Anita Desai | Characters, Summary, Analysis
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‘Fasting, Feasting’ is a novel
‘Fasting, Feasting’ is a novel by Anita Desai that was published in the year 1999. The novel was shortlisted for the Booker Prize for fiction in 1999 and was judged the runner-up. The novel offers a contrast between two different cultures and that contrast is silverlined by the title ‘Fasting, Feasting.’ Fasting represents the Indian culture known for its pious and longstanding customs. Feasting, on the other hand, represents the American culture suggesting opulence and sumptuousness. Despite this difference, the problems faced by individuals and society as a whole in both cultures appear similar.
The novel's themes include the importance of individuality and autonomy and how family ties can be suffocating for an individual. The novel hints at the ills of Patriarchy and the ill-treatment of women in both cultures. The author also offers a contrast between two religions (Hinduism & Christianity) and describes both of them as restrictive and oppressive for women.
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The novel's themes include the importance of individuality and autonomy and how family ties can be suffocating for an individual. The novel hints at the ills of Patriarchy and the ill-treatment of women in both cultures. The author also offers a contrast between two religions (Hinduism & Christianity) and describes both of them as restrictive and oppressive for women.
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So this is it for today. We will continue to discuss the History of Indian English Literature as we strive to offer a complete course for the preparation of UGC NET English literature, NTA NET English literature, PGTRB English,, SET English literature, TGT PGT English, GATE English Literature, and other exams, please stay connected with the Discourse, Thanks, and Regards!
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