Investigating the Literary Depiction of Class-Based Political and Economic Power
Description: Investigating the Literary Depiction of Class-Based Political and Economic Power | |
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In which novel by Mulk Raj Anand does the protagonist, Bakha, experience the harsh realities of class-based oppression in colonial India?
In R.K. Narayan's novel 'The Guide', Raju, the protagonist, is a tour guide who becomes entangled in a complex web of relationships. How does the novel explore the theme of class-based power dynamics?
In Anita Desai's novel 'Clear Light of Day', the protagonist, Bim, navigates the changing social and political landscape of post-independence India. How does the novel depict the impact of class-based power structures on Bim's life?
In Aravind Adiga's novel 'The White Tiger', the protagonist, Balram Halwai, rises from poverty to become a successful entrepreneur. How does the novel critique the class-based inequalities prevalent in contemporary India?
In Arundhati Roy's novel 'The God of Small Things', the lives of the Estha and Rahel, the twin protagonists, are shaped by the rigid social hierarchies and class divisions in their family and community. How does the novel explore the consequences of these power structures?
In Salman Rushdie's novel 'Midnight's Children', the protagonist, Saleem Sinai, is born at the stroke of midnight on the day of India's independence. How does the novel use Saleem's life story to explore the complex relationship between class, power, and national identity?
In Jhumpa Lahiri's novel 'The Namesake', the protagonist, Gogol Ganguli, struggles with his identity as a first-generation Indian-American. How does the novel explore the ways in which class and cultural differences shape Gogol's experiences?
In Amitav Ghosh's novel 'The Hungry Tide', the lives of Piya Roy, a marine biologist, and Fokir, a poor fisherman, intersect in the Sundarbans region of India. How does the novel explore the disparities between the rich and the poor in this region?
In Vikram Seth's novel 'A Suitable Boy', the protagonist, Lata Mehra, navigates the complexities of arranged marriage and societal expectations in post-independence India. How does the novel explore the role of class and wealth in shaping marriage alliances?
In Rohinton Mistry's novel 'Family Matters', the Nariman family faces various challenges as they navigate life in a rapidly changing Mumbai. How does the novel depict the impact of economic liberalization and globalization on class dynamics in the city?
In Kiran Desai's novel 'The Inheritance of Loss', the protagonist, Sai, witnesses the political and economic turmoil in India during the 1980s. How does the novel explore the relationship between class, power, and corruption?
In Amit Chaudhuri's novel 'A New World', the protagonist, Bonobashi Chatterjee, returns to Calcutta after spending many years abroad. How does the novel explore the changing class dynamics in the city in the post-liberalization era?
In Shashi Deshpande's novel 'The Dark Holds No Terrors', the protagonist, Tara, struggles to find her place in a society dominated by patriarchal norms and class hierarchies. How does the novel explore the intersection of gender, class, and power?
In Vikram Chandra's novel 'Sacred Games', the protagonist, Sartaj Singh, is a police officer who investigates a complex web of crime and corruption in Mumbai. How does the novel explore the relationship between class, power, and organized crime?
In Manu Joseph's novel 'Serious Men', the protagonist, Ayyan Mani, is a Dalit scientist who faces discrimination and prejudice in his workplace. How does the novel explore the ways in which class and caste intersect to shape individual experiences and opportunities?