Abstract:
A short story delves into the experiences of characters, events, and situations,
conveying emotions and revealing inner strengths. These narratives hold
profound meanings and deeply connect with readers. Skillful authors raise stories
to exceptional heights by integrating real-life issues, making them timeless.
Regardless of the era or presentation style, storytelling’s essence remains
enduring. Successful authors effectively convey their storytelling essence and
captivate the audience's attention, employing various literary techniques to enrich
the narrative and make it relevant. In the 1990s, Thadsayani emerged as a
prominent figure in Eelam short story writing. While her early stories were
associated with research, her later published collections lacked that connection.
Moreover, upon analysis, her short stories did not encompass research. Therefore,
this research, titled 'Thadsayani’s Short Story Collections: A Critical Study in
Semiotics,' encompasses social sciences, anthropology, semiotics, literary genre
theory, and more. It sheds light on the structure and content of Thadsayani’s short
story collections, namely 'Onpathavatahukural,’ ‘Vensuvar,’ and ‘Raniyamma.’
The study focuses on world literature, highlighting the significance of short
stories and their evolution in the Tamil language. It primarily centers on
Thadsayani’s life and works, exploring themes such as war, its effects, women's
issues, feminism, children's literature, and contemporary topics. By delving into
elements such as theme, introduction, plot, climax, narrative technique,
dialogues, stylistic elements, and satire, this research provides a comprehensive
understanding of Thadsayani’s works. It serves as a valuable guide for future
scholars interested in studying Thadsayani’s works, offering insights through
semiotic analysis and contributing to the field of literature
