Abstract: The Lowland is the tragic story of two brothers Subhas and Udayan and their wife Gauri. The con- sequences in the novel were the aftermaths of Udayan’s involvement in the naxalite movement. In this Postcolonial novel Jhumpa Lahiri captures the tension and political richness of a certain period which influenced people to join the movement and establish socialism in the country. Udayan’s execution before his parents and a pregnant wife brought main changes in the family. Gauri supported Udayan in his naxalite activities hence she presumes responsible for his death.
Keywords: Tragic, Naxalite, Socialism, Confrontation, Exploitative, Revolutionary, Deprived, Insurgent.
Title: Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Lowland a Glimps of Naxalite Movement
Author: Gulab Dhar
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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