British rule in India started after 1858, when British crown finally took hold of India from East India Company. British were interested in India because of several reasons but one of the major reasons was dominant trading position in the world, they craved for their monopoly; to attain first position world’s trade market. Apart from this their diplomats and officials could find a respectable jobs and enjoy a king-size life in India were among the few other reasons Britishers invaded and used India as their colony. Colonialism by definition states that;
Colonialism is the establishment, exploitation, maintenance, acquisition, and expansion of colony in one territory by a political power from another territory. It is a set of unequal relationships …show more content…
The colonial powers also use to exploit, suppress and oppress their colonies and people of colonies to the extent they lose everything they have. But there is another aspect of this story. For their own benefit they implemented several changes and improvised systems that eventually impacted Indian society to a great extent. These changes were related to Education, caste system, condition of women and modernization of agriculture etc. In Mulk Raj Anand’s Novel we find all aspects of British rule, which was oppressive but also paved path for Indians for modernization and awakened them to fight for their rights. In this chapter I will discuss how the social injustice, which is imposed by colonial rule suppressed Indians and impacted them so much that ultimately it resulted in their upheaval. Mulk Raj Anand has always been a socially responsible writer and till his last breath. In his last write-up which happened to be published on the day of his demise 12th December 2004, he tried to awaken us about the effect of modern science on man that man has turned into a specialized robot having no concern for arts. This shows that how concerned he was with the human conditions and …show more content…
Title also explains the condition of coolies who are helpless and unguarded similar to the leaves and the bud which can be effortlessly plucked and creased. Their helplessness makes them to become prey of British colonial rule, which was synonym to cruelty, ravenousness and corruption. The novel is based on the theme of elucidation of the maltreatment of thousands of despicable labourers by a handful of egotistical and haughty British planters and their minions on large tea estates in the thick hill forest area of Assam. On perusal ‘Two leaves and a Bud’ is undoubtedly a novel which gives a microscopic view of colonial system. It is essentially a novel which exemplifies the colonial structure in which Colonized people do not have any right and are suppressed by rulers to the extent that they lose their identity and even life. This novel presents Anand’s style of presenting his view on oppression. Its story is about the opposite character which can be categorized as rulers and the ruled, the exploiters and
Colonialism is the establishment, exploitation, maintenance, acquisition, and expansion of colony in one territory by a political power from another territory. It is a set of unequal relationships …show more content…
The colonial powers also use to exploit, suppress and oppress their colonies and people of colonies to the extent they lose everything they have. But there is another aspect of this story. For their own benefit they implemented several changes and improvised systems that eventually impacted Indian society to a great extent. These changes were related to Education, caste system, condition of women and modernization of agriculture etc. In Mulk Raj Anand’s Novel we find all aspects of British rule, which was oppressive but also paved path for Indians for modernization and awakened them to fight for their rights. In this chapter I will discuss how the social injustice, which is imposed by colonial rule suppressed Indians and impacted them so much that ultimately it resulted in their upheaval. Mulk Raj Anand has always been a socially responsible writer and till his last breath. In his last write-up which happened to be published on the day of his demise 12th December 2004, he tried to awaken us about the effect of modern science on man that man has turned into a specialized robot having no concern for arts. This shows that how concerned he was with the human conditions and …show more content…
Title also explains the condition of coolies who are helpless and unguarded similar to the leaves and the bud which can be effortlessly plucked and creased. Their helplessness makes them to become prey of British colonial rule, which was synonym to cruelty, ravenousness and corruption. The novel is based on the theme of elucidation of the maltreatment of thousands of despicable labourers by a handful of egotistical and haughty British planters and their minions on large tea estates in the thick hill forest area of Assam. On perusal ‘Two leaves and a Bud’ is undoubtedly a novel which gives a microscopic view of colonial system. It is essentially a novel which exemplifies the colonial structure in which Colonized people do not have any right and are suppressed by rulers to the extent that they lose their identity and even life. This novel presents Anand’s style of presenting his view on oppression. Its story is about the opposite character which can be categorized as rulers and the ruled, the exploiters and