MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-7)
INDIAN ENGLISH LITERATURE
ASSIGNMENT
(Based on Blocks (1 - 8)
Course Code: MEG-07 Assignment Code: MEG-07/TMA/2022-23 Max. Marks: 100
5. Mulk Raj Anand’s novel portrays Indian social problems realistically. Discuss with reference to the novel Untouchable.Ans:
Mulk Raj Anand's novel Untouchable provides a stark portrayal of the harsh realities of Indian society in the 1930s. The novel explores the experiences of Bakha, a young man who is a member of the "untouchable" caste, the lowest social stratum in Indian society. Through Bakha's story, Anand provides a searing critique of the injustices of the caste system and the oppression faced by those deemed "untouchable."
Anand's portrayal of Bakha's life is unflinching in its depiction of the discrimination and abuse he faces. From the opening pages, Bakha is shown to be the victim of constant harassment and ridicule from members of higher castes. He is forced to perform menial tasks such as cleaning latrines and removing garbage, and is not allowed to enter temples or use public water sources. Anand portrays the caste system as a deeply entrenched social order, in which individuals are defined by their birth and not their actions or character...........
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Ans:
Mulk Raj Anand's novel Untouchable provides a stark portrayal of the harsh realities of Indian society in the 1930s. The novel explores the experiences of Bakha, a young man who is a member of the "untouchable" caste, the lowest social stratum in Indian society. Through Bakha's story, Anand provides a searing critique of the injustices of the caste system and the oppression faced by those deemed "untouchable."
Anand's portrayal of Bakha's life is unflinching in its depiction of the discrimination and abuse he faces. From the opening pages, Bakha is shown to be the victim of constant harassment and ridicule from members of higher castes. He is forced to perform menial tasks such as cleaning latrines and removing garbage, and is not allowed to enter temples or use public water sources. Anand portrays the caste system as a deeply entrenched social order, in which individuals are defined by their birth and not their actions or character...........
(For the full set of answers of 1st and 2nd year MEG assignments/study notes WhatsApp me : +91 99 471 471 85)
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