ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -In this story, Ayyappan is trying to express very powerfully the racial disparity within the community. The protagonist"s sister is seriously mad but he is unable to help his sister as he resides among the upper middle class people.

Detailed explanation-2: -Significance of the title. Krishnankutty, the protagonist in the sort story, treats his insane sister withindifference and insensitivity. This is sheer madness. The title’Madness’ is veryappropriate to this short story because the madness of his soster forms the background ofthe story.

Detailed explanation-3: -C. Ayyappan (1949–2011) is an outstanding voice in contemporary short fiction in Malayalam. He was born in 1949 in Keezhillam, a small village in Ernakulam district. His parents were laborers working on small peasant holdings.

Detailed explanation-4: -Krishnan is aware of his status in the society and hence apprehensive of meeting his family who do not meet his standards. He does not approve of meeting them.