207_Narrative_Technique_in_Revolution_Twenty20.pptx

207_Narrative_Technique_in_Revolution_Twenty20.pptx

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  Prepared by GayatriNimavat Roll No. :6 M.A. semester 4 Batch : 2022-24 Paper 207: Contemporary Literature in English Email id : [email protected] Enrollment no. : 4069206420220019 Submitted to the Department of English, MKBU
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  Table of contents 01 04 02 05 03 06 IntroductionAbout Author Gerard Genette’s Narratology Narrative Technique in ‘Revolution Twenty20’ Conclusion References
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  Introduction In literature, adistinct evolution in narrative technique can be observed between the 19th century and contemporary fiction. The 19th century favored narratives that centered on morality and characters with minimal internal exploration. In contrast, modern fiction delves into the psyche of characters, meticulously examining their inner thoughts and emotions. (Montalto) Any narrative as a technique of delineation has two overlapping aspects, one refers to content, or the assemblage of material and the nature of the connections implied. The other is rhetorical. It is the mode of presenting the narrative to the reader, or audience. So the art of narration pertains to two basic queries- ‘what’ and ‘how’. (Chaudhari) In Chetan Bhagat's novel, "Revolution 2020," we witness these aspects at play. Bhagat utilizes first person narration, his narrative choices significantly impact the reader's experience, shaping how we engage with the protagonist Gopal's journey, the themes of youth disillusionment and societal corruption, and ultimately, the message of hope that resonates throughout the story.
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  Chetan Bhagat Chetan Bhagat(born 22 April 1974) is an Indian author, columnist, and screenwriter. Chetan Bhagat’s novels are adapted into successful movies. Most of his views are focused on youth and issues based on national development which occupies the most important part in the society. He also plays the role of motivational speaker which wonderfully working out by grasping the minds of young generation with good deeds and thoughts. He is one of the most successful authors and his novels awarded as best-selling novels. He quit his banking career in 2009 in order to bring changes in the society. He decided to lead his whole life as a writer. Chetan Bhagat has introduced some unique trends in the Indian English literature. (Aravindan)
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  Gerard Genette’s Narratology ●Order Protagonist is already rich person when he narrates his life events – flashback to childhood, struggle to clear AIEEE & JEE, life at Kota, poverty, father’s ill-health & death, nexus with MLA Shukla-ji, starting Ganga Tech College, ups-downs in relations with Aarti and Raghav. ● Frequency The separation between an event and its narration allows several possibilities. ○ An event can occur once and be narrated once (singular). ○ An event can occur n times and be narrated once (iterative). ○ An event can occur once and be narrated n times (repetitive). ○ An event can occur n times and be narrated n times (multiple). (Genette)
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  ● Duration Narrative time:One Single Day – around 24 hours Discourse time: Approximately from the age of 10 years to the age to 26 years of Gopal: 16 years of discourse time ● Voice Where the narration is from ○ Intradiegetic: inside the text. ○ Extradiegetic: outside the text. Is the narrator a character in the story? ○ Heterodiegetic: the narrator is not a character in the story. ○ Homodiegetic: the narrator is a character in the story. ● Mood Distance: Very near to the man (Gopal) who suffered, struggled and got successful. Perspective: Personal, one sided. Gopal’s perspective. (Genette)
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  Narrative Technique in‘Revolution Twenty20’ In "Revolution 2020," Chetan Bhagat employs a combination of techniques to create a relatable and engaging experience for the reader. The novel primarily relies on first-person narration from Gopal, the protagonist. This allows readers to directly experience his thoughts, frustrations, and humor, fostering a connection with his perspective. Flashbacks woven into the narrative explore Gopal's past, shaping our understanding of his character and the disillusionment he feels towards the education system. Bhagat further enhances relatability through his simple, conversational language. This makes the story accessible to young adults who can easily identify with Gopal's voice and the situations he encounters. The use of humor and irony adds a light touch to the narrative, allowing readers to connect with the characters on a personal level despite the serious themes explored. These techniques, working together, create a story that feels authentic and captures the voice of a generation yearning for change.
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  Chetan Bhagat haswritten his novel in the first person. He told the story through the characters of main protagonists. A passage from the novel tells his technique of using first person: “I wondered if I could give some laddoos to drama queen Aarti as compensation for the cake. I wanted to buy a chocolate cake and slam it on her desk. However, I didn’t have money for that. My father didn’t give me any pocket money, and he didn’t have much money in his own pocket.” (Bhagat) Bhagat has used memory as the device for recollection of past. He recovered the past events and incidents through individual and communal memory. The characters reconstruct the past, through telling, listening, and remembering. Speech is a powerful instrument for this purpose. Gopal at school used to take simple food in his tiffin as his mother dies when he attains the age of four. He wishes to buy chocolate but he can’t as his father does not give him pocket money. He remembers his past memory: (Chaudhari) “My mother’s illness had wiped out all his savings. She died two weeks after I turned four. I don’t remember much of her or her death. Baba did say he had to wear her dupatta and sleep next me for a month.” (Bhagat)
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  Bhagat has alsoused storytelling technique in the novel. Aarti changes her decision of marrying with Raghav and wants to marry with Gopal. She writes scrapbook on Gopal’s birthday in which she writes: (Chaudhari) “Once upon a time, a naughty boy stole a good girl’s birthday cake … The naughty boy, however, became the good girls friend. He came for every birthday party of hers after that.” (Bhagat) Bhagat employs similes, metaphors, hyperbole, symbols, and personification in the novel to enhance the story's imagery and impact. Gopal buys 15 acres of land on the highway, and suddenly everyone wants to be his friend, especially Mr. Shukla. Gopal wonders why everyone is so nice now and figures there must be a catch. He starts his engineering college, and lots of students from villages come to sign up. Bhagat describes how these students, especially the farmers' kids, pay their fees in big bags filled with cash they saved up for years. The whole way the college gets students is ironic, because it shows how unfair the education system is. It's all about making money, not actually helping students. Even the way the college describes itself in its brochure is funny and doesn't seem very honest.
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  Everything is tobe manipulated in context of profit taking policy. The ease of presentation is remarkable when Gopal reads out about the structure of Vinayaka College: (Chaudhari) “See, tuition fifty thousand, hostel thirty thousand, let’s say twenty thousand more for useless things. They will make you buy. So pay a lakh a year for four years. Average placement is one and half lakhs.” (Bhagat) Bhagat has used very less symbol in the novel. Bhagat has used the numerical ‘2020’ in the name of the novel. Figure, 2020 is a symbol of year when our country will be free from social evils like corruption. Throughout the novel, Chetan Bhagat has given stress on the word corruption. It is suggestive. Raghav in the novel starts revolution by dismissing MLA Shukla and having hope of getting rid from corruption by the year 2020. Bhagat also has used many Indian words in the novel. These are Poha, Behenchods, subziz, rotis and dal. Many instances can be cited to show Chetan Bhagat’s skill of narration in the novels. He is a keen spectator of people. His sense of humour and presence of mind provides his description a novelty. (Chaudhari)
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  If ‘Revolution Twenty20’Narrated by Raghav: From Raghav's perspective, "Revolution 2020" would likely be a story of disillusionment. Witnessing the corruption firsthand and Gopal's descent into it would fuel his fight for reform, making him the idealistic counterpoint to Gopal's struggle. His narration might be more serious and hopeful, focusing on exposing corruption and his determination for a fair system, with flashbacks explaining his own academic drive. (Gemini) If ‘Revolution Twenty20’ Narrated by Aarti: Aarti's perspective in "Revolution 2020" would likely focus on her dreams and frustrations caught between societal expectations and her own desires. She might see Gopal's struggles with empathy, torn between her affection for him and Raghav's strong morals. The story could explore her navigation of limited options for girls, balancing studies with societal pressure to marry, and the internal conflict of choosing love or a secure future. (Gemini)
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  Conclusion In conclusion, ChetanBhagat's "Revolution 2020" take readers on a journey through the Indian education system with Gopal as our guide. Through his witty and relatable first-person narration, readers experience the pressure, frustration, and even humor of navigating this complex world. Bhagat's use of simple language and ironic situations makes the story accessible to a young adult audience. By the end, readers are left not only entertained, but also pondering the question: Is the current system truly preparing students for the future, or is a revolution truly necessary?
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