Behavioral and Cognitive Studies in Manniyal Siruther

This article attempts to analyse the stylistic aspects handled by Kathiresa Chettiyar in Manniyal Siruther. Moreover, it attempts to anlayzse the theme of the play. In Manniyal Siruther, one could come across stylistic devices such as simile, metaphor, repetition, crescendo, exaggeration, apostrophe, rhetorical questions and humour. While considering the theme of the play, it is realized that it talks about the consequences of the erroneous judgement delivered by the authorities. It ascertains the maxim that truth always triumphs. This play was also analyzed according to Greimas’ structural semantics.