Technologies of the Self and the DNA of a New Manipuri Identity in Jodha C Sanasam’s The Potent DNA (2009)

Ph. Sanamacha Sharma

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Technologies of the Self and the DNA of a New Manipuri Identity in Jodha C Sanasam’s The Potent DNA (2009)

Authors:

Ph. Sanamacha Sharma

Publisher:

SKY Publications

Journal:

International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.122-132

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001928037

pISSN:

2395-2628

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Abstract:

 Jodha C Sanasam's novel, The Potent DNA offers a narrative of Dr. Ayush's life, covering the history of Manipur from the late 1960s through the early 2000s. Dr. Ayush's introspective journey highlights his concern with subjectivity, the dynamics of social mobility, and the impact of national and transnational travel on his perceptions. Dr. Ayush's pursuit of self-understanding and identity formation can be interpreted through Michel Foucault's technologies of the self, reflecting the ways individuals actively shape their own identities within specific power structures. Furthermore, the exploration of self-identity in the context of a changing society aligns with Anthony Giddens's theories of modernity and self-identity, emphasizing the individual's struggle to maintain a coherent sense of self amidst societal transformations. The concept of self-fashioning, as articulated by Stephen Greenblatt, also finds relevance in Dr. Ayush's journey, as he consciously crafts and modifies his identity in response to his environment. These theoretical connections are intertwined with Dr. Ayush's professional life as a medical doctor, his personal aspirations for advancement, and his evolving perspective on the volatile political and social environment that defines Manipur. The novel proposes that the very "DNA" of Manipuri society has become tainted, plagued by corruption and violence. It also suggests that only through the.

Article Details

Technologies of the Self and the DNA of a New Manipuri Identity in Jodha C Sanasam’s The Potent DNA (2009)

Authors:

Ph. Sanamacha Sharma

Publisher:

SKY Publications

Journal:

International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.122-132

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001928037

pISSN:

2395-2628

Technologies of the self

modernity

subjectivity

social mobility

self-fashioning

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Article Details

Technologies of the Self and the DNA of a New Manipuri Identity in Jodha C Sanasam’s The Potent DNA (2009)

Authors: Ph. Sanamacha Sharma

Publisher: SKY Publications

Journal: International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.122-132

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 1/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001928037

pISSN: 2395-2628

Technologies of the self

modernity

subjectivity

social mobility

self-fashioning

DNA PDF Journal categories

Issues

Authors:

Ph. Sanamacha Sharma

Publisher:

SKY Publications

Journal:

International Journal of English Language, Literature and Translation Studies Vol.12 Issue 4, pp.122-132

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

1/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001928037

pISSN:

2395-2628