Do you agree with the view that all Dattani characters speak the same homogenised convent English? Discuss Dattani’s use of English in Tara. 

Mahesh Dattani is one of the most renowned contemporary Indian playwrights writing in English. His works often delve into complex social issues such as gender inequality, family dynamics, and identity, with Tara being one of his significant plays. The play explores themes of gender discrimination and the emotional turmoil of conjoined twins, Tara and Chandan, who are separated at birth. One critique that has been leveled against Dattani's works is that his characters speak a kind of "homogenized convent English"—a polished, uniform English that doesn't adequately reflect the linguistic diversity of Indian society. This critique brings up important questions about his use of English in the play, especially in Tara, where language serves as a crucial tool for portraying social and cultural dynamics.

Homogenized Convent English: A Critique

The idea of "homogenized convent English" refers to a standardized, elite form of English often associated with upper-class, educated Indians, typically those who have attended English-medium schools or convents. Critics argue that Dattani’s characters speak in a uniform, polished version of English that doesn’t account for the variety of Englishes spoken across different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds in India. Since India is a country of great linguistic diversity, with multiple languages and dialects spoken in different regions and communities, this critique suggests that Dattani’s characters lack linguistic individuality and speak in ___ ________ ________ _____ ________ ____ ________ ___ ____ _______ _____ ___.
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