From Fiction To Resistance: A Critical Study Of Arundhati Roy’s Literary And Political Trajectory

Abstract

This paper explores Arundhati Roy’s evolution from an acclaimed novelist to a committed political activist and public intellectual. Although her literary acclaim began with The God of Small Things (1997), Roy soon moved beyond fiction, becoming one of the fiercest critics of globalization, imperialism, and nationalism. This study examines how her early literary work served as a foundation for her activism, and how her essays reflect moral commitments already present in her fiction. Through an analysis of both her novels and non-fiction writings, this article traces her ideological journey and intervention in India’s political landscape.