Abstract
Gidhade dramatizes the history of a wicked and avaricious family. The members are all a cursed lot, worshippers of wealth who have sacrificed their humanity for greed. papa Pitale, the father is as ruthless as his brother, Sakharam, who he wipes out of their flourishing joint business through apparently legal means. Sakharam probably had similar plans for Papa but, anticipating his brother's machinations, papa hastens to outwit his brother and runs him financially.
This play is presented as a series of flashbacks in the memory of Rajaninath, who is Papa's son by a kept woman. in Rajaninath's mind pass the events of the past twenty-three years of the married life of Ramakanta and Rama, his half-brother and sister in-law. During those years the dismal history of the Pitale family runs its course. Rajaninath sees Rama as she first came to the Pitale residence - an innocent, lively and attractive young girl - and as she left the bungalow with her husband a moment ago, devoid of all sensation, like a statue in stone, with the hopes a a happy life and desires for motherhood all dashed. The departure of Rama and Ramakanta from the house marks the conclusion of the play and of the ghastly saga of this wretched family.
The author would like to thank Carol Limaye for her generous assistance in reviewing this article.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Indian Horizons |
Volume | 26 |
State | Published - 1979 |
EGS Disciplines
- Near Eastern Languages and Societies