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1. NAME : SAKSHI SINGH COURSE: BA HONS ENGLISH Q.ID : 22230001 SUB : LITERARTURE OF THE DIASPORA TOPIC : POWER ABUSE IN A FINE BALANCE

2. INDEX INTRODUCTION ROHINTON MISTRY DISCRIMINATION IN A FINE BALANCE POWER ABUSE IN A FINE BALANCE

3. INTRODUCTION “A Fine balance” is a novel by Rohinton Mistry, published in 1995. The story is set in India during the Emergency period {1975-1977} All about Discrimination And inequality and tell us about the emergency period’s circumstances The novel revolves around four main characters : Dina Dalal ,a Parsi Widow Ishwar darji , lower caste tailor Omprakash darji , nephew of Ishwar darji {from lower class} Maneck Kohlah , a young student This novel won THE GILLER PRIZE {1995} COMMONWEALTH WRITER’S PRIZE {1996} SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE{1996}

4. ROHINTON MISTRY Rohinton Mistry is Canadian-Indian novelist , or we can say a diasporic writer, known for his poignant and thought – provoking works . He basically wrote about exploration of India and Parsi identity He was born on August 3, 1952 , in Bombay {now, Mumbai },India. He raised in a Parsi Family moved to Canada in 1975 currently resides in Toronto, Canada He wrote many famous works and won many prizes : Giller prize {1995 and 2002} Commonwealth prize {1996} Booker prize shortlist {1996} Neustadt international prize for literature{2010}

5. DISCRIMINATION IN “A FINE BALANCE” Discrimination is a pervasive theme in Rohinton Mistry’s “A FINE BALANCE” SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DISCRIMINATION Caste system : The novel highlights the oppressive nature of the caste system, particularly against the “untouchables” Class division : The characters economic struggles and social status are deeply intertwined. Gender inequality: Women face restrictions, oppression, and violence

6. POLITICAL DISCRIMINATION Emergency period : The novel is set during India’s emergency {1975-1977},which suspended civil liberties and enabled authoritarian rule. Forced Sterilizations : The government’s family planning policies target vulnerable communities . Slum demolitions: The novel potrays the brutal eviction of slum dwellers.

7. Power abuse in “A FINE BALANCE” Power abuse is a crucial theme in Rohinton Mistry’s “A Fine Balance”.The novel explores various forms of power abuse, including: STATE POWER: Emergency period: The Government’s authoritarian rule suspends civil liberties Police brutality: Characters experience or witness violence Forced Sterilization: The state imposes family planning policies on vulnerable communities

8. Social and Economic Power Caste system : Upper castes exploit and oppress lower caste Landlord –tenant relationships : Wealthy landlords manipulate and exploit poor tenants Economic Exploitation : Characters struggle with poverty , debt , and exploitation

9. Patriarchal power Gender-based violence : Female characters face domestic violence , rape , and harassment . Social restrictions : Women’s freedom and autonomy are limited. Same as in the character of Dina Dalal we have seen as a widow he suffered very much and faced a lot social exclusion and loneliness Patriarchal norms : Male dominance is reinforced through social and cultural institutions.

10. Corruption and bureaucratic power Government corruption : Officials embezzle funds, accept bribes Bureaucratic inefficiency : Characters face obstacles , delays , and red tape Characters Experiences Ishwar and Omprakash : Face caste-based violence, exploitation Dina Dalal : Struggles with economic hardship, social isolation Maneck Kohlah : Witnesses and experiences political repression

11. AUTHOR’S MESSAGE Mistry highlights how power abuse : Perpetuates inequality and oppression Affects individuals and communities Is reinforced by societal norms and institutions Humanizing marginalised communities Sparking critical conversations about social justice

12. SUBMIITED TO : DR. VEEKE SUBMITTED BY : SAKSHI SINGH