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The provided text explores social criticism and identity within post-independence Indian poetry by examining the works of several prominent authors through diverse theoretical lenses. It begins by applying Henri Bergson’s theories on laughter to Pravin Gadhvi’s poetry, illustrating how humor serves as a corrective tool against social rigidity and caste hypocrisy. The analysis further addresses institutional discrimination and Dalit resistance in the writing of Meena Kandasamy, reimagining mythological figures to highlight modern educational inequalities. Additionally, the sources examine Kamala Das’s confessional style as a feminist rebellion against patriarchal constraints and Nissim Ezekiel’s satirical use of Indian English to capture a fractured postcolonial consciousness. Finally, the text utilizes Cleanth Brooks’s concept of paradox to explain Rachna Joshi’s portrayal of the migrant experience, where physical departure and emotional belonging coexist. Collectively, these sources demonstrate how contemporary Indian poets navigate the complex intersections of tradition, gender, migration, and social justice.













