Between Silence and Scream: The Feminine Psyche in Kamala Das’s Autobiographical Writings

Abstract

Focusing on My Story, this paper investigates how Kamala Das navigates the tension between societal silence and personal truth. It argues that her candid revelations about love, betrayal, and bodily autonomy are not mere provocations but deliberate assertions of agency. The study situates her work within the broader framework of feminist literature and postcolonial identity.