Representation of Working Class People in Premchand’s Nirmala

Abstract

The capitalistic configuration design of this novel Nirmalaby Munshi Premchand evokes the subordination of the working class people. The structure is set up in such a way that all the downtrodden characters are to think that whatever the hardship and suffering are happenings to them are because of the economics exploration and the ruling ideology of the capitalist mindset. They are restricted beyond the social peripheries that are framed in the name of social status, religion gender, sexuality, patriarchy, tradition and culture. InNirmalaPremchand mainly focused on working class people. Nirmala is more women centric; he has thrown light on the status of Indian women and how they are treated. For addressing the issue of proletariat he has brought the sympathetic character Nirmala, on the one hand and on the other the bourgeoisie Babu Balachandra who exploit the workers. Each and every character is bind with the bondage of suppression and is compelled to live under the power of capitalist hegemony. Most of the characters are victimized either by objectification or reification.