Abstract
International Journal of Trends in Emerging Research and Development, 2024;2(4):48-52
The dissonance of progress: A critical examination of modernity's disruptive influence on traditional values in R.K. Narayan’s Malgudi Novels
Author : Mukta and Dr. Snehi
Abstract
This paper critically examines the disruptive influence of modernity on traditional values as portrayed in R.K. Narayan’s Malgudi novels. By analyzing character experiences and societal changes, the study highlights the tension between progress and the preservation of cultural heritage. The research findings illustrate the ambivalence with which Narayan approaches modernity.
Keywords
Dissonance, progress, critical, traditional, societal changes
