Fragments Of A Broken Soul: Child Sexual Abuse And Its Psychological Consequences In Anita Nair's Cut-Like Wound.

Abstract

A comprehensive analysis of the portrayal of child abuse in Anita Nair's novel Cut-Like Wound is presented in this research. A critical analysis is used to investigate the complex representation of abuse, which includes both psychological and physical, as well as the devastating influence that abuse has on affected individuals. The story of Nair’s Cut-Like Wound skilfully weaves the harsh reality of child abuse into the fabric of a criminal thriller, bringing to light the wounds that are frequently buried and the long-term ramifications that abuse has on the psyche of children. In this research, the complex dynamics that exist between the abuser and the victimized are investigated, with a particular focus on the behavioral changes that contribute to the continuation of such violence. In terms of child abuse, the treatment of girls is prioritized, while the physical abuse of boys is overlooked. The purpose of this research is to bring to the limelight of child abuse and its consequences irrespective of gender. The present study is to elucidate the consequences of physical abuse during childhood and its worse effects on the later life of a boy named Chikka. The study highlights the power of literature in terms of creating awareness and building empathy toward the problem of abused children through the analysis that is presented here.