Discuss social realism in The God of Small Things.

Socialcan be defined as
works that present racial and social injustice and economic deprivation through a presentation
of characters who are facing such issues. By so doing, social realism protests against such
inequalities and injustices. When we consider this in the light of this excellent novel, it is
clear that Roy is using social realism to critique a number of different aspects of the
contemporary world, including the caste system that is still in operation in India, colonialism
and corrupt officials. However, one aspect that I found particularly striking is the reality
of...