• Mompi Saikia

When it comes to motherhood and childlessness, gender studies and post-constructivist feminist theory are left with a gap in the literature. The conventional norms of society frequently perceive childless women as incomplete. In literature as well, the feminization of infertility has given rise to clichéd representations that are tinged with negativity. This paper is an appraisal of involuntary childlessness as reflected in Saurabh Kumar Chaliha’s story Duporiya (Midday). In order to uncover, refute, and expose the myths surrounding infertility in Assamese society, the study investigates how Chaliha defines the position of childless women within the community. As there are two narratives in the story, and the childless woman in the story is the focus of both, the tool of is used in this research paper. The finding of the research shows that a childless woman in Assamese society experiences equal humiliation from men and women because of the patriarchal dominance in the community. Since childless women were previously seen as useless, the writer’s portrayal of his female protagonist with admirable qualities helped to improve society's perception of them. Additionally, Chaliha has discussed the psychological effects of infertility on females. This present paper is an attempt to explore the representation of childlessness in Chaliha’s story Duporiya, which has been taken as the primary source of information. The secondary sources include articles from books, journals, and magazines. The present study is based on a critical analysis and interpretation of the above-mentioned story of Chaliha from the perspective of theory of narratology.

Childlessness, Female Bond, Focalization, Loneliness, Narrative, Society

"Representation of Childlessness in Saurabh Kumar Chaliha’s Duporiya", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no.i681-i686, March-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303896.pdf

"Representation of Childlessness in Saurabh Kumar Chaliha’s Duporiya", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 3, page no. ppi681-i686, March-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2303896.pdf