The Concept of Panopticon in the Novels of Chetan Bhagat

Abstract

Chetan Bhagat's novels provide quick readability, and the plots have a contemporary feel, although they do not employ any sophisticated style. He is a writer of human psychology. Various moods of human nature are beautifully delineated in his novels. Some of his novels have the concept of panopticon, which tries to present new ideas of life in a new style. He writes about the real facts and causes of materialistic human life. His characters are always ready to act practically. The characters of his novels do not believe in cramming facts and figures as their concerns lie, especially in the innovation of new things and ideas to progress in life. The social panopticon is the condition of the people through its surveillance mechanisms which makes them play an important role for the eyes of others.