Character Analysis of Abu in The Upheaval
ABU AS THE CONSCIENCE KEEPER OF THE VILLAGE IN “THE UPHEAVAL”
TYBA
Goan Writing
Professor Sandhya Joseph
Celima Paulina Fernandes-110633275
Shaunna Marion Fernandes-120629420
ABSTRACT
This assignment looks at the work of Pundalik Naik and the research draws up upon a character, Abu who is called as the conscience keeper of the village. Most prior research focuses on his traditional, spiritual and moral values that he tries to inculcate in the villagers of Kolamba for their better future and prosperity of the village. This has been done entirely upon reading and analyzing the character of Abu from the novel “The Upheaval”. By portraying this character the assignment highlights the importance of reviving our traditional ways even though we are introduced to the modern mechanized ways. This research gives a complete insight into Abu as the conscience keeper. The study clearly indicates that characters like Abu are of immense importance not only then but most importantly now, who can guide us and advise us when we take the path of self-destruction.
The novel ‘The Upheaval’ is written by Pundalik Naik’ and translated by Vidya Pai from Konkani into the English language. It is based on a traditional society that lives by myths, unspoken rules and how it comes into contact with modern, mechanized ways of life.
Pundalik Naik assembles a cast of true-to-life characters in his novel. One such character, Abu, sixty years of age, is an elder of the village in of Kolamba. He lives alone by the hut near the lake, playing the role of the typical father-figure.
According to Oxford dictionary, Conscience means “A person’s moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one’s behavior.”Abu is the guiding force of the villagers and is representative of the voice of conscience in the novel. Abu can be called as the conscience keeper of the village as he performs all the following roles:
The sentinel spirit of the village, he attempts to uphold moral and
TYBA
Goan Writing
Professor Sandhya Joseph
Celima Paulina Fernandes-110633275
Shaunna Marion Fernandes-120629420
ABSTRACT
This assignment looks at the work of Pundalik Naik and the research draws up upon a character, Abu who is called as the conscience keeper of the village. Most prior research focuses on his traditional, spiritual and moral values that he tries to inculcate in the villagers of Kolamba for their better future and prosperity of the village. This has been done entirely upon reading and analyzing the character of Abu from the novel “The Upheaval”. By portraying this character the assignment highlights the importance of reviving our traditional ways even though we are introduced to the modern mechanized ways. This research gives a complete insight into Abu as the conscience keeper. The study clearly indicates that characters like Abu are of immense importance not only then but most importantly now, who can guide us and advise us when we take the path of self-destruction.
The novel ‘The Upheaval’ is written by Pundalik Naik’ and translated by Vidya Pai from Konkani into the English language. It is based on a traditional society that lives by myths, unspoken rules and how it comes into contact with modern, mechanized ways of life.
Pundalik Naik assembles a cast of true-to-life characters in his novel. One such character, Abu, sixty years of age, is an elder of the village in of Kolamba. He lives alone by the hut near the lake, playing the role of the typical father-figure.
According to Oxford dictionary, Conscience means “A person’s moral sense of right and wrong, viewed as acting as a guide to one’s behavior.”Abu is the guiding force of the villagers and is representative of the voice of conscience in the novel. Abu can be called as the conscience keeper of the village as he performs all the following roles:
The sentinel spirit of the village, he attempts to uphold moral and
References: Naik, Pundalik N., and VidyaPai. "Part I." Upheaval. Delhi: Oxford UP, 2002. Print. Shetty, Manohar. "[goanews] REVIEW: PundalikNaik 's *The Upheaval*." [goanews] REVIEW: PundalikNaik 's *The Upheaval*. Decan Herald, 8 June 2002. Web. 23 Dec. 2014. <https://www.mail-archive.com/goanews@goacom.com/msg00110.html> http://www.jstor.org/discover/23345671?sid=21104905893881&uid=3&uid=2&uid=2487939183&uid=2134&uid=2487939173&uid=70&uid=3738256&uid=60