Exploring the Literary Depiction of Class Mobility and Social Change
Description: This quiz delves into the literary exploration of class mobility and social change, examining how authors have portrayed the complexities of class structures, the struggles of individuals seeking upward mobility, and the impact of societal shifts on individuals and communities. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: indian literature class mobility social change literary depiction |
In which novel does Mulk Raj Anand explore the life of a young boy from the untouchable caste who faces discrimination and poverty?
Which of these authors is known for his depiction of the plight of the working class in his novel "The Road"?
In "The God of Small Things", Arundhati Roy explores the lives of fraternal twins, Estha and Rahel, who belong to a wealthy Syrian Christian family. What is the primary theme of the novel?
Which novel by Bhabani Bhattacharya depicts the life of a young man from a poor village who moves to the city in search of a better life?
In "The Village", R.K. Narayan portrays the transformation of a traditional Indian village as it undergoes modernization. What is the central conflict in the novel?
Which of these authors is known for his portrayal of the lives of the lower castes in his novel "Kanthapura"?
In "The Inheritance of Loss", Kiran Desai explores the lives of two families from different social classes. What is the primary focus of the novel?
Which novel by Anita Desai explores the theme of class mobility through the story of a young woman who marries into a wealthy family?
In "The Great Indian Novel", Shashi Tharoor satirizes Indian history and politics through the lens of a fictional family saga. What is the central theme of the novel?
Which of these authors is known for his depiction of the lives of the urban poor in his novel "Midnight's Children"?
In "The White Tiger", Aravind Adiga satirizes the Indian caste system and economic inequality through the story of a young man who rises from poverty to wealth. What is the primary theme of the novel?
Which novel by Jhumpa Lahiri follows the lives of two Indian immigrants in the United States as they navigate cultural differences, family expectations, and the pursuit of the American Dream?
In "A Fine Balance", Rohinton Mistry portrays the lives of four characters during the Emergency period in India. What is the central theme of the novel?
Which novel by Amitav Ghosh explores the lives of three generations of a Bengali family as they navigate the changing political and social landscape of India?
In "The Shadow Lines", Amitav Ghosh explores the theme of displacement and identity through the story of a young boy growing up in Calcutta during the Partition of India. What is the primary focus of the novel?