Meyppattiyal dalam novel-novel Sujatha

P.Devaki M.K. Perumal

Abstract

This research aims to identify meyppattiyal (emotions), explain inner causes (various emotions) that trigger meyppattiyal, analyse thunaimai meyppattiyal (additional emotions) and explain messages conveyed by Sujatha in his novels by incorporating meyppattiyal. This study analyses five of Sujatha’s novels consisting Vasanth! Vasanth!, Miindum Oru Kuttram, Priya, Aayarathil Iruvar and Pesum Bommaikal This is a qualitative research that combines library research and text analysis methods. Analysis and discussions are based on meyppattiyal theory prompted by Tolkappiyar which includes envakai meyppattiyal (eight-fold emotions) consisting of nakai (laughter), alukai (weeping), ilivaral (contempt), marutkai (awe), accam (fear), perumitam (pride), vekuli (anger) and uvakai (joy) depicted in Sujatha’s novels. Each of the meyppattiyal is triggered by four inner causes and which therefore produce other 32 other causes. Besides 32 main meyppattiyal, there are also another 32 additional meyppattiyal. This research was done based on 64 meyppattiyal. The findings show that author had successfully invoked 27 out of the 32 main meyppattiyal and 25 of the 32 additional meyppattiyal in five novels. 13 values are also implicitly incorporated in these novels. In conclusion, this study reveals characters and settings in Sujatha's novels are closely related to meyppattiyal as mentioned in Tolkappiyam. The implication is, this study encourages individuals to manage their emotions effectively and assimilate positive feelings towards a harmonious society.

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