The novel centers around a day in the life of a young sweeper named Bakha from "summary" of Untouchable [by] Mulk Raj Anand by
The sun rose over the city, casting its golden light on the narrow streets and crowded alleys. In the midst of this bustling metropolis, a young sweeper named Bakha began his day. As he set out on his daily routine of cleaning the streets and disposing of waste, he was filled with a sense of duty and purpose. Bakha moved through the city with agility and skill, his broom sweeping away the debris and dirt that littered the streets. Despite the heat and the stench, he worked tirelessly, his hands and feet moving with precision and speed. The people around him barely glanced his way, their faces turned away in disgust and disdain. Throughout the day, Bakha encountered various challenges and obstacles. From the taunts and insults hurled at him by passersby to the physical exhaustion that threatened to overwhelm him, he faced it all with stoicism and resilience. His thoughts often wandered to his family, to his dreams of a better life, but he pushed them aside, focusing instead on the task at hand. As the day wore...
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