Which statement best explains Kaikeyi's narrative perspective as described?

• A. The novel retells The Ramayana from her perspective.
• B. It is a retelling from Rama's perspective.
• C. It focuses on Sita's perspective.
• D. It has no relation to The Ramayana

Answer: (A)

Perspective in a narrative determines whose experiences and motives drive the storytelling. When the description specifies Kaikeyi's narrative perspective, it means the story is told through Kaikeyi's voice—her thoughts, feelings, fears, and justifications guide what the reader learns about events. In that setup, the Ramayana is retold with emphasis on her choices and their consequences, rather than Rama's or Sita's viewpoints. That makes the statement that the novel retells The Ramayana from her perspective the best explanation, because it directly links the source material to the lens through which readers see the plot. The other choices would imply Rama's or Sita's viewpoint, or no relation to The Ramayana, which would contradict the described Kaikeyi-centered narration.