The study explores the novels of Arundhati Roy and Aravind Adiga, which serve as critical counterpoints to the neo-imperialist objectives of global corporations. Roy’s The God of Small Things decolonizes colonialism, while Adiga’s The White Tiger critiques neoliberal economics and colonial undertones. His subsequent novels, Last Man in Tower and Selection Day, provide satirical insights into the impacts of neoliberal globalization in urban settings. His latest work, Amnesty, further targets the neo-imperialist strategies of global corporate institutions. Roy and Adiga emphasize the importance of recognizing the subtle ways : neo-imperial forces infiltrate daily life by focusing on marginalized voices and experiences. The transformative potential of fiction in raising critical awareness and understanding neo-imperial activities is highlighted. By engaging with these novels, readers gain insights into the mechanisms of neo-imperial power and are encouraged to question dominant power structures. These narratives inspire alternative futures grounded in justice and social upheaval, demonstrating the profound impact of literary works in challenging and reshaping societal norms.
Research Scholar, Department of English, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
