{"id":6701,"date":"2024-04-05T03:55:43","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T02:55:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icertpublication.com\/?page_id=6701"},"modified":"2026-03-09T07:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T02:22:25","slug":"unveiling-hidden-traumas-examining-freudian-concepts-in-mahesh-dattanis-dance-like-a-man","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icert.org.in\/index.php\/edu-mania\/edumania-vol-02-issue-02\/unveiling-hidden-traumas-examining-freudian-concepts-in-mahesh-dattanis-dance-like-a-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling Hidden Traumas: Examining Freudian Concepts in Mahesh Dattani’s Dance Like a Man"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Unveiling Hidden Traumas: Examining Freudian Concepts in Mahesh Dattani’s Dance Like a Man<\/span><\/h2>

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DOI:\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9034<\/span><\/a><\/p>

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Subject:\u00a0Literary Criticism, Indian English Literature, Psychoanalytic Criticism, Freudian Concepts, Mahesh Dattani, Dance Like a Man, Trauma Studies<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Abstract<\/span><\/p>

Trauma is one of the strongest natural phenomena that nature has added to human lives. It is assumed that trauma shatters human beings in a way that recollecting the pieces of their personality makes it too difficult to stand up and lead a normal life for those who experience this phenomenon. In literature, the writers tried their hands at recreating the events that caused human lives to experience trauma. However, whether the text conveys the exact effect of the feeling or not that is another study but several novels including graphic novels like Maus, are referred to as good examples of this kind of writing in literature. According to psychologists, trauma is caused not only by events or the horrors that one faces in life but their memories about the events leading to the particular feelings. Like William Wordsworth\u2019s definition of poetry\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cPoetry is the spontaneous overflow of the powerful feeling; it takes its origin from emotion recollected in Tranquility\u201d \u2013 William Wordsworth.<\/span><\/p>

The unpleasant feelings of past events get collected in memories, reflecting situationally or throughout life creating trauma for a lifetime. It could also be considered the part of Neurosis that makes the experiences turn out to be Traumatic and difficult to manage. Exploring the literature review Mahesh Dattani\u2019s <\/span>Dance Like a Man<\/span> is one of the Indian plays that discussed several issues including culture, gender discrimination, a sense of loss of identity, and much more similar. However, this paper focuses on the different angles of the play based on Freud\u2019s theory on Trauma; the traumatic experiences that the family goes through on an individual level without the knowledge of each other\u2019s pain. The concept of a typical family is exhibited in the play yet the couple leads their lives in the name of Love, Care, Support, and Ambition, which seem to be partially fake and hollow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Keywords:<\/span> Traumatic Hysteria, Traumatic Neurosis, Pathogenic Reminiscences, Depression.<\/span><\/p>

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Impact Statement<\/span><\/p>

This research on Mahesh Dattani’s “Dance Like a Man” employs Freudian concepts, particularly Traumatic Hysteria and Traumatic Neurosis, to explore the psychological dimensions of trauma within the play. The analysis delves into the characters’ experiences, focusing on the intergenerational impact of societal expectations, gender roles, and repressed emotions. The study reveals how trauma manifests in the lives of Jairaj and Ratna, affecting their identities, relationships, and overall well-being. The play serves as a poignant commentary on the destructive consequences of conforming to societal norms and the enduring psychological wounds inflicted by oppressive structures. This research contributes a novel perspective to the existing literature on the play, offering insights into the characters’ struggles and the cyclical nature of trauma within a patriarchal framework. The exploration of trauma theories in the context of Indian literature provides a unique lens for understanding the complexities of human experience<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

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About Author<\/span><\/p>

Dr. Manisha D Bhagoji, a highly accomplished Doctor of Literature (D. LITT) (Honoris Causa) from the British National University of Queen Mary, UK, and the USA, boasts 19+ years of expertise as an English Educator. Her leadership skills drive academic excellence, fostering a love for learning in students and professionals. Affiliated with Bengaluru North University and global educational bodies like ICERT, IAECT, and IAST, her certifications as an English Educator, Certified Corporate Trainer, and more showcase her diverse skill set.<\/span><\/p>

At KGI, Bangalore, she adeptly employed modern resources to meet curriculum goals, gauging student performance and utilizing innovative teaching tools. Her prior role as an IELTS and soft-skill Trainer demonstrates her dedication to personalized student development, and overcoming language barriers for student success.<\/span><\/p>

Dr. Manisha contributes significantly to academic discourse with a Ph.D. in English Language and notable publications in journals and conferences. She stands as an inspiration for educational excellence, embodying expertise, dedication, and a profound commitment to shaping education globally.<\/span><\/p>

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\u00a0<\/b>Cite this Article<\/span><\/p>

APA (7th ed.):<\/span>\u00a0Bhagoji, M. D. (2024). Unveiling Hidden Traumas: Examining Freudian Concepts in Mahesh Dattani’s Dance Like a Man.\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>,\u00a02(2), 3\u201310.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9034<\/span><\/a><\/p>

Chicago (17th ed.):<\/span>\u00a0Bhagoji, Manisha D. “Unveiling Hidden Traumas: Examining Freudian Concepts in Mahesh Dattani’s Dance Like a Man.”\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>\u00a02, no. 2 (2024): 3\u201310.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9034<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

MLA (9th ed.):<\/span>\u00a0Bhagoji, Manisha D. “Unveiling Hidden Traumas: Examining Freudian Concepts in Mahesh Dattani’s Dance Like a Man.”\u00a0<\/span>Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal<\/span>, vol. 2, no. 2, 2024, pp. 3\u201310.\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/doi.org\/10.59231\/edumania\/9034<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

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Statements & Declarations<\/span><\/p>

Peer Review:<\/span>\u00a0The scholarly merit and contribution of this literary analysis applying Freudian concepts to Dattani’s work have been confirmed through a rigorous and independent peer-review process conducted by experts in the relevant disciplines.<\/span><\/p>

Review Type:<\/span>\u00a0This article underwent a double-blind peer review, a process in which the identities of the author (Manisha D. Bhagoji) and the reviewers were mutually concealed. The review was conducted by subject experts in literary criticism, Indian English literature, psychoanalytic theory, and drama studies.<\/span><\/p>

Competing Interests:<\/span>\u00a0The author, Manisha D. Bhagoji, declares that there are no financial, professional, or personal competing interests that could be perceived to have biased the work presented in this manuscript.<\/span><\/p>

Data Availability:<\/span>\u00a0This manuscript is a conceptual and analytical paper based on literary analysis of Mahesh Dattani’s play “Dance Like a Man” and Freudian theoretical frameworks. It does not present primary empirical research data. All sources, including the play text and scholarly works, are cited within the article.<\/span><\/p>

Funding:<\/span>\u00a0This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors. The work was completed as part of the author’s scholarly efforts.<\/span><\/p>

License:<\/span>\u00a0This article is an open-access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) 4.0 International License. This license permits non-commercial reuse, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited and is not altered, transformed, or built upon in any way.<\/span><\/p>

Ethical Approval:<\/span>\u00a0Ethical approval was not required for this study, as it is a conceptual and analytical paper based on literary analysis and did not involve the collection of data from, or experimentation on, human subjects or animals. The work adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and research ethics in literary and humanities research.<\/span><\/p>

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