UNFULFILLED AMBITIONS: A DISJOINTED JOURNEY THROUGH THE WOMAN WHO CLIMBED TREES
The Woman Who Climbed Trees by Smriti Ravindra is a beautifully layered novel that delves into the life of Meena, a young woman whose life journey unfolds against the backdrop of societal constraints, personal desires, and familial obligations. The book is set in Nepal during the late 20th century, a period when traditional gender roles were very much alive, and the conflict between old values and new aspirations was becoming more prominent. Central Plot and Themes "The Woman Who Climbed Trees" primarily follows the story of Meena, set in late 20th-century Nepal. Her journey highlights the clash between societal constraints and personal desires. Married off to a relative she doesn't know or love, Meena feels isolated and trapped, reflecting the oppression many women face in rural settings. Gender and Patriarchy A major theme in the novel is patriarchy. Meena is expected to conform to societal norms as a perfect wife and mother, but her own aspirations and emotional nee...
