mulk Raj Anand barber's trade union summary characters
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In The Barber’s Trade Union by Mulk Raj Anand we have the theme of class, appearance, alienation, arrogance, ingenuity, independence, admiration, respect, control and freedom. Taken from his Selected Short Stories collection the story is narrated in the first person by a young unnamed boy and after reading the story the reader realises that Anand may be exploring the theme of class. Chandu is considered to be of a lower caste or class than other people in the village. It is as though he is being judged solely on the fact that both he and his father are barbers. The content of their character is not taken into consideration rather a traditional hierarchy is imposed by those of a higher caste. The simple matter of Chandu changing his clothes to a style that he prefers is also frowned upon by those in the village who are of a higher caste. This may be important as those of a higher caste may be suggesting that Chandu because he is of a lower caste. Has no right to dress as he does. Something that some readers might find unusual considering that Chandu is only trying to improve his appearance. However it is by improving his appearance that others feel threatened and as such alienate Chandu.