An Influential Representation of Downtrodden Existence and Realities in Sharankumar Limbale’s “The Outcaste”

Abstract

The grief and suffering of those who have been downtrodden and who have become brutal victims of caste prejudice have been captured in works of writing known as downtrodden literature. It is also a potent vehicle for uprising and opposition to untouchability. Instilling a strong resolve to transform society by seizing these marginalized people's hopes and aspirations, the exploitation of Downtrodden in all spheres of life gives them a strong motivation to do so. Through the analysis of Sharankumar Limbale's well-known life story The Outcaste, this essay aims to illustrate the picture of suffering and resistance of the oppressed. This essay will also help readers to understand how a Dalit autobiography has developed into a crucial tool for expressing oneself and reclaiming a suppressed sense of selfhood in order to get over the inferiority complex associated with "being a Scheduled Caste." Through the telling of their stories, downtrodden authors hope to forge a new sense of cultural identity and belonging as well as a place all their own.