Abstract

This paper aims to bringout the concept of grandparent kinship in Kavery Nambisan’s On Wings of Butterflies.Nambisan’s writings give more importance on the ideas of women struggle, nature’s support for women and grandparents role in the families are the main ideas of her novels. On Wings of Butterflies is the story based on the theme of exploitation and revolution of women in the society. It also highlights the importance of grandparents in the family.Indian culture gives many valuable things to the people to move forward in their life.The most important thing is respecting and protecting elders in the family. Hence grandparents play very importance role in the family. They are considered as a strong pillars of every family and their kinship with family members increases the strength and hope among the family members. The unconditional affection of grandparents and their role to support the family matters are also highlights in the novels of Kavery Nambisan .Megha Dasi an old age widow longing for her daughter’s daughter in Howrah to pour her love and care towards her granddaughter is the main focus of this paper.

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