DOODLES IN INDIAN LITERTAURE

    

 

Have you ever noticed and wondered about doodles in a book?

In Indian literature, "doodles" generally refers to small, often whimsical or symbolic sketches or illustrations that are sometimes included within literary works, particularly in children's books, to enhance the narrative or visually represent a character or scene, although the term isn't commonly used in a strictly literary context; however, when discussing "doodles" concerning Indian literature, it's more likely to refer to Google Doodles that celebrate prominent Indian authors like Munshi Premchand, R.K Narayan, or Mahasweta Devi, visually depicting key aspects of their lives and literary contributions on Google's homepage on significant dates like their birthdays. 

 The most prominent use of "doodles" in the context of Indian literature is through Google Doodles, where illustrations are created to honor notable Indian authors on special occasions, highlighting their significant works and impact on literature. 

While not as prevalent in traditional literary texts, some Indian authors might incorporate simple sketches or drawings within their works, particularly in children's literature, to visually convey a story element. 

Examples of Indian authors featured in Google Doodles:

Munshi Premchand: Doodles often depict scenes from his famous novel "Godaan". 

R.K Narayan: Doodles frequently feature elements from his fictional town of Malgudi and characters like Swami. 

Mahasweta Devi: Doodles highlight her focus on tribal communities and stories like "Hajar Churashir Maa". 

When thinking about "doodle characters" from Indian literature, prominent figures like Swami from R.K Narayan's "Malgudi Days" (a mischievous schoolboy), "Hajar Churashir Maa" (Mother of 1084) from Mahasweta Devi's works representing the struggles of tribal communities, or characters from Ismat Chughtai's writings who often challenged social norms and gender equality could be considered as potential doodle subjects due to their distinct personalities and relatable narratives. 

Key points about doodle characters from Indian literature:

R.K Narayan's characters:

Swami, Savitri, Krishna, Margayya, Raju - These characters from Malgudi are often depicted in simple, relatable ways with their quirks and everyday life struggles making them ideal for doodle interpretations. 

Mahasweta Devi's characters:

"Hajar Churashir Maa" - This character, symbolizing the resilience of a mother facing immense hardship, could be depicted in a doodle capturing her strength and determination. 

Ismat Chughtai's characters:

Often portrayed as women defying societal norms, their stories could be visually represented in a doodle highlighting their rebellious spirit and fight for gender equality. 

Premchand's characters:

Working-class characters from his novels like those in "Godaan" could be depicted in a doodle highlighting their struggles and resilience against social injustices. 

 

Thus doodles add to the charm of the story, its characters and the book.