UNVEILING THE COMPLEXITIES: A DECONSTRUCTIVE ANALYSIS OF RAJIV KHANDELWAL’S POETRY COLLECTION “A MONUMENT TO PIGEONS”

Abstract

The objective of the research is to uncover the underlying structures and subversive elements present in Rajiv Khandelwals poetry collection titled A Monument to Pigeons. This is achieved through a deconstructive analysis, which aims to deepen our comprehension of Khandelwals artistic vision, language, identity, and societal engagement. The research critically examines a selection of poems from A Monument to Pigeons and incorporates insights from notable literary theorists. To carry out this study, ten poems from Khandelwals collection were chosen, and the deconstruction theory proposed by Derrida was employed. The research finds out that Khandelwals poems challenge interpretations, disrupt language conventions, and encourage exploration of alternative perspectives. It was concluded that Khandelwals poems have fluid and multiple meanings, challenging fixed interpretations and inviting readers to question assumptions. The study recommends that Khandelwals poems have fluid and multiple meanings, challenging fixed interpretations and inviting readers to question assumptions.