The pursuit of wealth leads to moral dilemmas from "summary" of The Glass Palace by Ghosh,Amitav
In the pursuit of wealth, characters in 'The Glass Palace' are often faced with moral dilemmas that test their values and principles. As they strive to achieve financial success and social status, they are forced to make decisions that have far-reaching consequences on their lives and those around them. The desire for wealth can lead individuals to compromise their ethics, betray their loved ones, and abandon their sense of integrity in a relentless quest for material gain. The character Rajkumar embodies this conflict between ambition and morality, as he rises from humble beginnings to become a successful businessman. His single-minded focus on accumulating wealth drives him to make questionable choices that ultimately tarnish his reputation and alienate him from his family. Despite his financial success, Rajkumar is plagued by guilt and regret for the sacrifices he has made along the way, highlighting the moral price of his pursuit of wealth. Similarly, ...
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