Explore –Journal of Research
Peer Reviewed Journal
ISSN 2278–0297 (Print)
ISSN 2278–6414 (Online)
Vol. XVII, 2024
© Patna Women’s College, Patna, India
The Incarcerated Queens and the Technetronic Monster: The Impact of Digital Dystopia on Society and Literature
• Prabhat Jha • Agna Ellizabeth • Shreya Kumari
• Sanjeevani
Received : December, 2023
Accepted : January, 2024
Corresponding Author : Prabhat Jha
Abstract :This research looks at the challenges posed by the digital era which has transformed into a technetronic monster, on both society and literature, which extends beyond conventional concerns like loss of privacy and dehumanization. The study focuses on the interpretation of characters, and how it led to the distortion of themes and the reinforcement of stereotypes, which results in cyberbullying. Studying the narratives of two iconic incarcerated queens, Sita and Padmavati, emphasizes how these narratives, regardless of their accuracy, often remain unchallenged and also highlights how the actors become imprisoned in their roles.
Moreover, the research uses the ideas of Jean Baudrillard’s theories, specifically simulacra and hyperreality, to understand the nature of digital dystopia. This research contributes to an understanding of the intricate relationship between the digital world, literature, and societal dynamics. This research paper will try to get a deeper understanding of the moral and social consequences of technology as well as patriarchal interpretations of characters in digital media.
Keywords Digital Dystopia, Image, Incarceration, Troll, Cyberbullying, Post-truth.
Prabhat Jha
Assistant Professor, Department of English Patna Women’s College (Autonomous), Bailey Road,Patna-800 001,Bihar, India E-mail:prabhat.jha087@gmail.com
Agna Ellizabeth
BA Ill year,English (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Sanjeevani
BA Ill year, English (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University,Patna, Bihar, India
Shreya Kumari
BA Ill year, English (Hons.), Session: 2021-2024, Patna Women’s College (Autonomous),
Patna University, Patna, Bihar, India
Introduction:
This Digital era has certain elements that seem dystopic in many ways. It has provided a safe and nurturing environment for trolls and cyberbullies, allowing them to develop advanced tools for spreading misinformation and promoting hate. These trolls, who are aided by the digital era as a technetronic monster, influence the digital media to propagate their beliefs. They receive backing and funding from powerful entities. The technetronic monster in this dystopia-like digital world usually preys on specific religious communities, feminists, or any other weaker communities, feeding off information, manipulation and division among people.
The digital era as a technetronic monster has played a role in the unjust incarceration of actors who portrayed major iconic roles, such as Sita from Valmiki’s ancient Sanskrit epic Ramayan and Padmavati from Malik Muhammad Jayasi’s poem Padmavati. These
