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International Journal of Research in English
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Vol. 7, Issue 1, Part G (2025)

Intersperse of man-woman relationship and Cullinary in Anita Nair’s Alphabet Soup for Lovers

Author(s):

S Bhagavathi and P Santhosh

Abstract:

The article begins by giving brief introduction about Anita Nair and also set the context of the novel Alphabet soup for Lovers. The article explains about the relationship between Lena and K.K. by highlighting how it is and how it ought to be by using food items like Arisi appalam as metaphors. The article introduces about Shoola Pani and discusses about the relationship between Leema/Lena and Shoola Pani by focusing on how food like laddu becomes a symbol of celebration and also by highlighting how they become close to each other. The article also draws parellel from the novel Mistress. The article also discusses about Komathi‟s reaction and the advice she offered using food items like Wendiyum and final decisions taken by Lena. Relationship between Rayar and Komathi is also discussed by using the food items like Ravakesari, Varak, Zigarthanda.

Pages: 406-408  |  60 Views  25 Downloads


International Journal of Research in English
How to cite this article:
S Bhagavathi and P Santhosh. Intersperse of man-woman relationship and Cullinary in Anita Nair’s Alphabet Soup for Lovers. Int. J. Res. Engl. 2025;7(1):406-408. DOI: 10.33545/26648717.2025.v7.i1g.363
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