Representation of Sacrifice, Revenge and Ego in Girish Karnad’s the Fire and the Rain

Abstract

The Fire and the Rain is based on the Mahabharata character Yavakrita's tale. The paper discuss the notions of revenge, sacrifice revolves around the clash of egos, revenge, abuse of knowledge and weakness of human nature. It represents Karnad uses myth and folk traditions in his plays to explore themes of alienation, family, and politics in society. The play is profoundly prejudiced by the contemporary concepts of the West but he also possesses a strong sensibility of being an Indian. The fire sacrifice is a symbol of power and that of spiritual and intellectual strength of knowledge.  Girish Karnad is one of India's foremost playwrights and an actor is based on a story from the Mahabharata which tellingly enlighten worldwide ideas.