THE APPLICATION OF HUMANISTIC PERSPECTIVES TO MULK RAJ ANAND'S COOLIE

Abstract

It is generally accepted that Mulk Raj Anand is, at his core, a humanist, and that he has made important contributions to the area of literature by penning a number of works with a humanist perspective. Books, articles, and essays have all made important contributions. His two books, "Untouchable" and "Coolie," are both important works in this field. The protagonist, Bakha, struggles against the social forces of society represented by untouchability, and the novel is hailed as an epic of sadness because of it. Coolie, on the other hand, has been considered as an essential addition in this field due to the way it shows the daily activities of a young woman. Munoo is another victim of the cruel system that permeates Coolie's culture, and his terrible story ends with his untimely death. The community generally adheres to this strict system. Anand has a great deal of sympathy and compassion for those who act in the manner described in the previous paragraph since his worldview is entirely humanistic and filled to the brim with compassion.