Analyzing Anuradha Roy’s the Earthspinner: A Study of Ethno-Cultural Conflict

ABSTRACT
The present study discussed the theme of conflict in Anuradha Roy’s The Earthspinner. The novel exhibits multiple themes but the most powerful theme is ethno-cultural conflict which is depicted through various characters and their relation to each other. The study aimed at exploring the notion of ethno-cultural conflict, its causes and impact in the selected novel. Ethno- has been analyzed with the assistance of theory of conflict proposed by Max Weber. This qualitative study implied Max Weber theory of conflict. The study concludes that diverse ethno-cultural community becomes victim of conflict due to non-tolerance among people and lead to sectarian violence in the selected novel.