THE CONCEPT OF SOCIO-CULTURAL ASPECTS IN R.K. NARAYAN’S THE GUIDE
Keywords:
Tourist Guide, Modern - type relationship, Illiterate habitats, Faith, Spiritual GuideAbstract
The Guide reveals the Indian way of life and also the culture and tradition of India. R.K. Narayan has used typical Indian characters and Indian atmosphere to portray Indian culture. The main characters of this novel are Raju, Rosie and Marco. R.K. Narayan has given a true social picture of India through ‘The Guide’. The traits of Indian manners and customs are also reflected in this novel. Hospitality of Indians is a well-known trait all over the world. Narayan has given a clear picture of India at the time of narration withut idealizing the country and he has not also condemned it. The poverty of India has been reflected with a personal touch of the author. The villagers are shown as suffering from poverty and ignorance and their illiteracy has been reflected as the root cause for all their sufferings. There are as gullible and kind hearted as any Indian village habitats.
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G.M.A. Christy Asst.Professor, Department of English, Bishop Ambrose College.