Discuss the novel Changia Rukh: Against the Night as a Bildungsroman

                                                                                   

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5. Discuss the novel Changia Rukh: Against the Night as a Bildungsroman.

"Changia Rukh: Against the Night" is a novel written by the Indian author Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. The novel is considered a Bildungsroman, a genre of literature that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist. In "Changia Rukh," the protagonist, Chandranath, undergoes a transformative journey from a naive and idealistic young man to a mature and practical individual. 

The novel is structured around Chandranath's coming-of-age story, and the events of the novel are designed to test his beliefs and ideals. The novel begins with Chandranath's arrival in the town of Changia Rukh, where he starts working as a schoolteacher. Chandranath is an idealistic young man who believes in the power of education and wants to make a positive difference in the world.

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