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| Paper Title: | Exploring Truth and Integrity Amidst Ethical Dilemma: An Analysis of Coetzee`s Waiting for the Barbarians |
| Authors Name: | Dr Swapnila |
| Unique Id: | IJSDR2311102 |
| Published In: | Volume 8 Issue 11, November-2023 |
| Abstract: | The novel Wating for the Barbarians is written by J. M. Coetzee and it was published in the year 1986. Waiting for the Barbarians is a cognitive novel that explores the issues of imperialism, power dynamics, morality, and the consequences of colonialism. The novel examines the destructive nature of imperialism as the protagonist, a magistrate in a remote colonial outpost, begins to question the ethics of the empire’s treatment of the indigenous people. The novel delves into the moral and ethical complexities of imperialism and colonialism. It raises questions about the oppressive nature of these systems and the dehumanizing effects on both the colonizers and the colonized. The story delves into the abuse of power and the oppression of the powerless, particularly the brutal treatment of the barbarians and the moral dilemma faced by the magistrate, who witnesses the unjust acts. The magistrate struggles inside with his moral values and conscience as he witnesses the cruelty of the empire and questions his complicity. In the novel, the interactions between the imperial settlers and the indigenous people (the barbarians) are indeed characterized by their abnormal, often violent nature. The tension arising from the clash of cultures and the oppressive nature of the empire is pivotal to the story. The present paper highlights the brutal role of bureaucracy in perpetuating oppressive systems and the idea that individuals can become complicit in atrocities through their passive acceptance or participation in the bureaucratic machinery. The paper also seeks Coetzee’s exploration of the malleability of truth, integrity, and the use of propaganda and misinformation to maintain control and manipulate public perception. It also explores the human condition, the consequences of unchecked power, and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals in a repressive society. It also analyses the two lead protagonists, the Magistrate and Mr. Colonel Joll of the novel on the ethical grounds and the colonialist brutalities. |
| Keywords: | Imperialism, colonizer-colonized, moral dilemma, Integrity, Oppression |
| Cite Article: | "Exploring Truth and Integrity Amidst Ethical Dilemma: An Analysis of Coetzee`s Waiting for the Barbarians", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 11, page no.677 - 680, November-2023, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2311102.pdf |
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| Publication Details: | Published Paper ID: IJSDR2311102 Registration ID:209417 Published In: Volume 8 Issue 11, November-2023 DOI (Digital Object Identifier): Page No: 677 - 680 Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org ISSN Number: 2455-2631 |
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