Authorial Interpretations of Female Characters in Georgian Literature
Author : Nana Arakhamia 09/07/2025
Article ABSTRACT
The issue of gender equality has been significant across all eras and epochs. This topic has been addressed by writers, psychologists, aestheticians, philosophers, and representatives of various fields within the humanities. This article aims to highlight the role and place of women in Georgian literary texts. From the very first work of our literature, “The Martyrdom of Shushanik”, there are indications of a woman’s independence. We focus on the types of female characters and their traits in the works of classical authors from different eras. The diversity of its female characters distinguishes Georgian literature. Our interest lies in exploring, through the perspectives of Georgian literary scholars (L. Berdzenishvili, A. Bakradze, G. Alibegashvili, N. Vakhania, L. Beburishvili, etc.), how Georgian writers depicted women, taking into account both the epochal discourse and the socio-political context. Our focus encompasses both strong, independent women and victimized women who dominate literary texts.
The study confirms that the role and place of women in Georgian literature, along with themes of their vulnerability and the violence inflicted upon them, occupy a central position. It becomes evident that Georgian writers advocate for the necessity of equality among social classes. Through the analysis of the research topic, it has been established that alongside victimized women, Georgian literature also features a multitude of strong and independent women. By creating such character archetypes, Georgian writers have played a significant role in reevaluating and changing outdated customs and traditions.
Keywords: Gender, Woman, Archetypes, Equality, Victim
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.55367/NOWO3112