Namite gokhale's Shakuntala: The play of memory: A thematic studty

The aim of this paper is to depict the theme of Namita Gokhale’ “Shakuntala: A Play of Memory”. It portrays the aspects of Hindu Mythology and gives the belief in rebirth. The notions of the birth-cycle are described through the life of Shakuntala, the protagonist of the novel. The question of equality of women with men has been raised here. It is centered around a woman's vision of freedom. They are suppressed in male dominated society. It shows quest of a woman who wants to know about Hindu scriptures.