Structural Analysis of Bhattarai’s Sukaratka Paila [Socrates Footsteps]

This study aims at analyzing Govinda Raj Bhattaria’s novel Sukaratka Paila within the theoretical framework of structuralism. More specifically, this uses procedures analysis called seek-find-lose and seek-but-don’t find grammar structure narratives in which major characters are studied. The idea is how one character seeks other, finds him or her again loses her. embeds romance full irony second offers realities contemporary time when narrator professor Socrates realizes end he sees Ananta's alike body hanging on ceiling fan his own room. promises living together being life partners goes vain for both Ananta Purnima. Moreover, examines plays an essential part a literary work juxtaposes plot other elements story to make narration comprehensible readers also clutch meaning novelist wants convey. prime purpose paper unfold underlying assumptions unconscious regularities human their experiences based behaviors, society culture. captures writer’s intention fabricating through its characters, theme setting. reveals that structural reading fiction paves ways exploring another vantage point works.