Question

How does Mulk Raj Anand’s narrative technique contribute to the impact of his novel
Untouchable? Illustrate. 

28 Jul 2026
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Word Count : 546
Mulk Raj Anand’s *Untouchable* is distinguished by a narrative technique that combines realism, psychological insight, symbolism, and economy of time to expose the cruel realities of caste discrimination in Indian society. Published in 1935, the novel presents a single day in the life of Bakha, a young sweeper belonging to the so-called “untouchable” caste. Anand’s choice of a concentrated narrative structure and a close focus on Bakha’s experiences makes the suffering of the oppressed immediate and emotionally powerful. One of the most important features of Anand’s narrative technique is his use of a single-day framework. The entire story unfolds within one day, beginning with Bakha’s awakening in the morning and ending with his exposure to possible solutions to his condition. This compressed time span intensifies the
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