Savitribai Phule: An Inspiration Sketched through Graphic Narrative
  • Author(s): Rasika V. Shende ; Dr Jaipal
  • Paper ID: 1703786
  • Page: 1-4
  • Published Date: 31-08-2022
  • Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
  • Publisher: IRE Journals
  • e-ISSN: 2456-8880
  • Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 3 September-2022
Abstract

In the present research paper titled Savitribai Phule: An Inspiration Sketched through Graphic Narrative, the researcher tries to bring forward the values of education, equality and liberty through the life and works of Savitribai Phule. A modernist, who is rightly called the Flame of revolution and education (Kranti Jyoti and Jananajyoti), a social reformer of 19th century India, a teacher, leader, thinker, writer and humanist. She is an innovation whose entire life is an inspiration for millions of people. She is a torch bearer who opened the path for women education and empowerment, going against the orthodox patriarchal traditions of those times. Walking hand in hand with her husband, the revered Mahatma Jotirao Phule, Savitribai dedicated her entire life for philanthropy. Efforts to foster more literature on Savitribai Phule’s life and works needs to be encouraged. This graphic narrative is a part of such an initiative. The literary genre of Graphic novel uses illustrations and texts in a comic strip format to tell a story. The story of Savitribai Phule has been beautifully narrated through this contemporary literary medium along with upgrading the reader’s critical skills.

Keywords

Education, Graphic Novel, Equality, Social reform movement, Patua art.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Rasika V. Shende , Dr Jaipal "Savitribai Phule: An Inspiration Sketched through Graphic Narrative" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 3 2022 Page 1-4

IEEE:
Rasika V. Shende , Dr Jaipal "Savitribai Phule: An Inspiration Sketched through Graphic Narrative" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(3)