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Violence and misogyny: patriarchal rhetoric in Devdas.

Publication: Manavi Newsletter
Publication Date: 22-SEP-02 		Format: Online - approximately 980 words
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Violence and misogyny: patriarchal rhetoric in Devdas.(motion picture)(Movie Review)

Article Excerpt
Initial reactions to Devdas usually focus on the spectacle of the recent film--the lavish sets, the stunning costumes. While the spectacle is certainly exhilarating, I found myself disturbed by the attitudes toward and treatment of women in the film. I believe the rhetoric of Devdas with respect to the women in the movie is characterized by misogyny and violence. The patriarchal rhetoric condones verbal and physical violence against women and defines them strictly by their relationships with men.

In his relationship with Paro, Dev constantly asserts his control and ownership over her. In their first scene together, Dev kills a fly that has been pestering Paro. He says jealously, "thumbe aur koi chuye, mujhe achha nahi lagta" (I don't like it if someone else touches you). While his vehemence is absurd in relation to the insect, it clearly illustrates his sense of ownership over her: Paro...

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