2. An Introduction as a Confessional Poem Kamaladas speaks in the voice of a rebelling against the norms and dictates of a patriarchal society in the poem. Her confession of being prevented to write in other language Page 2
3. The poet is in utter bewilderment during her pubescent years, her sudden marriage leave her traumatized. ‘I’ ness of men The dark side of Indian Society Page 3
4. “When I asked for love, not knowing what else to ask For, he drew a youth of sixteen I to the Bedroom and closed the door, He did not beat me But my sad woman-body felt so beaten.” Page 4
5. Conclusion Despite disagreement over the aesthetic qualities and consistency of Kamala Das’s body of poetry, scholars agree that Das is an important figure whose bold and honest voice has re-energized Indian Writing in English. Page 5
