Cultural bridge in Chetan Bhagat's Novel 2 states
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2022
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Department of English
Abstract
The thesis entitled “Cultural Bridge in Chetan Bhagat’s 2 States has tried to
explore the multicultural setting giving rise to cultural clash, and possibility of
alignment through cultural bridge. In the novel, the major characters are from two
distinct cultures that follow different norms and values. The main issues of the thesis
are: What different cultures the characters come from, Why some of the major
characters get involved in conflict, and how they come to reconcile. The study has
revealed that the lead characters come from two diverse cultures, that is, Tamil culture
and Punjabi culture. Differences in cultural practices have created a type of
antagonism among the characters. The parents of the young couple do not come into
agreement regarding the marriage between Krish and Ananya. Finally, the young
couple have been able to convince the parents from both sides through their strategic
and intentional behaviour and activities. Cultural study has been adopted to analyze
the novel.
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"Cultural Bridge" Novel, Multicultural, English literature