Review | ‘Moms’ by Shivani Sibal offers a startling glimpse into the lives of Delhi’s elite
Shivani Sibal’s novel 'Moms' explores the internal struggles and lack of self-worth experienced by women within Delhi's elite social circles. The review highlights how the book critiques the superficiality and cruelty often hidden behind the facade of wealth and privilege.
Why it matters
Literary critiques of elite social structures provide cultural insight into the psychological impacts of societal expectations and gender roles.
Review | ‘Moms’ by Shivani Sibal offers a startling glimpse into the lives of Delhi’s elite left The protagonist tries her best to create layers of meaning within her identities as wife and mother. Getty Images/ iStock Getty Images/ iStock https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/lt70fl/article71610955.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/collage%2015.png By uncovering the fragilities of the so-called privileged, the novel provokes the reader to examine life and literature closely In 1897, E.A. Robinson wrote a poem about the super affluent Richard Cory who was richer than a king, and the envy of the entire neighbourhood that would have loved to live his life even if only for a day. The poem ends with the shocking, tragic lines: And Richard Cory, one calm summer night/ Went home and put a bullet through his head. Why anyone who has every external determinant of happiness and success would give up their life is the inexplicable human conundrum — then and now.
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