A Tiger For Malgudi
(R.K.Narayan)
A Tiger For Malgudi is a poignant saga of a tiger, Raja. It begins its journey from its home Mempi hills to a circus in Malgudi, where it is compelled to perform various acts to allure audiences. Not content with the money he is making from the performances, the greedy captain attempts to shoot a movie along with a film director on Raja. He puts the captain to death when he could take no more of the physical torture executed by the circus captain.
Raja being caged for a very long time revels his freedom as he explores the town of Malgudi. At a crucial juncture when the people of the town decide that it must be killed, a compassionate saint comes to its rescue. Under his care Raja undergoes transformation, his soul longs for salvation as he thinks like an enlightened human being. When old age takes over him, the saint realizes that he must be sent to a safer place as jungle is subjected to poaching. He is handed over to the circus people who promise the saint that they will take good care of him.
This thought provoking novel evokes a sense of contempt for mankind. Man who holds a supreme position among God?s creations has turned into a barbaric creature; his irrational behavior leads him to practice illegal, inhuman, unlawful and heinous acts. A ferocious and bloodthirsty animal like a tiger on the other hand thinks like an enlightened human being. It is quite alarming to notice that the number of endangered species is rapidly growing. What would draw a man?s attention, when he has finished targeting the wildlife, will it be his fellow human being? It is spine chilling to comment. This novel is an eye opening to those who wish to see their future generations enjoy the beauty of wildlife with their naked eyes rather than read about them in books. It is high time that we protect Nature
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