Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things is a landmark novel celebrated for its intricate narrative structure, rich language, and deep exploration of themes such as caste, forbidden love, and socio-political turmoil in Kerala, India. This essay examines Roy's use of language and narrative techniques, highlighting how they enhance the novel's thematic concerns and emotional impact. The non-linear narrative structure, characterized by its oscillation between past and present, mirrors the fragmented lives of the characters, particularly the twins Rahel and Estha. Roy's inventive use of wordplay, vivid imagery, and symbolic language, along with her strategic capitalization, emphasize the novel's critical engagement with issues of caste, social inequality, forbidden love, memory, trauma, and socio-political commentary. Through detailed analysis and references to primary and secondary sources, this paper provides a comprehensive understanding of how Roy's linguistic and narrative choices contribute to the novel's enduring impact and significance in contemporary literature.

Arundhati Roy, The God of Small Things, Narrative Structure, Language, Caste