‘The Politics of Silence’ – Silence is the strong fence around wisdom from Indu Sundaresan’s The Splendour of Silence

Abstract

Silence can be used to exert power, control, or resistance in various contexts. The aesthetics of silence refers to the ways in which silence can be used to create meaning, convey emotion, or challenge dominant discourses. The moral implications of silence include the consequences of remaining silent in the face of injustice or oppression. The nuances of the silence theory lies in the understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of silence and its significance in various contexts is going to be analyzed in this current article through the work of Indu Sundaresan. For the present study the novel The Splendour of Silence by Indu Sundaresan’s taken which was published in the year 2006.

The Splendour of Silence is a historical novel that explores the themes of love, identity and cultural clashes in India during World War II. The story revolves around Sam Hawthorne, a 25 year old US Army Captain, who arrives in the princely state of Rudrakot in search of his missing brother. During the time he falls in love with Mila, the daughter of the local political agent, who is already betrothed to the local prince.