Summary for Faltering Pendulum by Bhattacharya
“The Faltering Pendulum” by Bhattacharya is a powerful story that explores the themes of social injustice and inequality prevalent in modern India. The story revolves around a young boy named Sudha, who comes from a lower caste family in rural India and his struggles to break free from the oppressive societal norms. The author has used the metaphor of a faltering pendulum to show how the caste system perpetuates social and economic inequality and how it affects the lives of the people at the bottom of the social ladder. The story begins with Sudha, a bright and ambitious boy who dreams of becoming a doctor one day. However, his caste status restricts him from pursuing his dreams as he is not even allowed to enter the local hospital. Sudha's father is a day laborer who struggles to make ends meet, and he wants Sudha to work at the local stone quarry to supplement the family income. However, Sudha refuses to accept his fate and decides to go against his father's wish...