Traditional Hindu Values in R. K Narayan’s The Vendor of Sweets

Abstract

The Paper highlights the social perspective and daily life of his characters. It is drawing on the many cultural differences. The paper deals the character Mali, the son of the protagonist leads towards a more cultured the world for his own growth leaving the responsibilities of his father. Mali can be measured to be the modernized characteristic, and his father is someone from traditional India. The Novels enhances the tension between old and young India is the backdrop against which a father and son clash. It portrays the orthodox Hindu society and Narayan saw the depressed dilemma of women locked up within the confines of houses. It portrays Jagan's deep connection to his tradition values and modern culture; it is highlighted throughout the novel and this also influences Mali.