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The White Tiger is the story of Balram Halwai, a man born into poverty in rural India who rises to become a successful entrepreneur in the city. Told through a series of letters addressed to a foreign dignitary, the novel traces Balram’s transformation from a loyal servant to a man who breaks free from the shackles of the class system.
Balram’s journey is marked by sharp observations about the inequalities of Indian society, where corruption and servitude dominate daily life. As he works as a driver for a wealthy family in Delhi, he becomes increasingly aware of how the poor are trapped in a system designed to keep them submissive.
The novel explores themes of power, morality, freedom, and survival, using dark humor and gritty realism. Balram’s voice is both unsettling and engaging as he justifies his actions and lays bare the cost of ambition in a society divided by class and opportunity.
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