தமிழ் நாடகங்களில் சமூகப் பிரதிபலிப்புக்கள் / Social Reflections in Tamil Dramas

Dramas convey positive messages or messages that create change in the people by presenting them with wit. Dramatic literature is a form of literature that allows people to see, enjoy, be inspired and reflect upon society and critically analyse it. In this manner, plays that create a concern for society and for the welfare of society are called social dramas. The novels, such as 1. Vizhippin vazil, 2. Kariyaith Thattiya Padagu, 3. Oru Kal Knaiyagirathu, 4. Mezhuguvaththigal, 5. Kurudhiyil Pootha Malar is considered a good social play. Through these plays, one can understand the portrayal of society. Whereas the world is moving ahead to the point where scientific and technological advancements develop, it allows all to access information at their fingertips and rational change is also needed for a society by the plays. When a society undergoes a beneficial transformation, all walks of life will be considered as a developed society. By keeping all of this in mind, the writers have celebrated positive aspects of society with a modern perspective in the plays. They address the vulnerable areas that need improvement by pointing out the necessary changes in the plays. Thus, this research paper deciphers the need for transformation in areas such as education, caste, religion, elections and media as conveyed by the writers through their plays