Muhammad Khadziq Dliaulkhaq, Christina Christina

The White Tiger (2021): Lower Caste Identity and Character Development

Introduction

The white tiger (2021): lower caste identity and character development. Analyze lower caste identity & character development in "The White Tiger (2021)." Examines India's lower caste portrayal and the protagonist's psychological transformation.

Abstract

This study is aimed to analyse: (1) the portrayal of lower caste people in India in The White Tiger (2021) movie, and (2) the psychological transformation of the protagonist presented in The White Tiger (2021) movie. The researcher uses the qualitative method to examine the problem. The object of this study is movie The White Tiiger (2021). The data used in this study is collected by the researcher through some steps, namely watching and reading, identifying, classifying, and selecting. In order to answer the problem statement and draw a conclusion from this study, the selected data is analyzed by the researcher through some steps, namely displaying, explaining, and interpreting. The approach and theory that the researcher uses to analyze the problem is sociology of literature and psychology of literature. The result of this study shows that (1) the portrayal of lower caste as portrayed by the lower caste characters of The White Tiger (2021) movie are depicted through various occurences including poor living condition, unfair treatment and bound by traditions (2) the personality change of the protagonist makes him change from a loyal servant to a disloyal servant.

Review

This study critically examines the Netflix film *The White Tiger (2021)* through the lens of lower caste identity and character development, presenting a timely analysis of a culturally significant work. The authors articulate two clear objectives: to analyze the portrayal of lower caste individuals in India and to investigate the psychological transformation of the protagonist. Employing a qualitative methodology, the research relies on the movie itself as the primary object of study. The proposed data collection involves systematic steps of watching, reading, identifying, classifying, and selecting, with subsequent analysis through displaying, explaining, and interpreting. The chosen theoretical frameworks, sociology of literature and psychology of literature, appear well-suited to address the dual nature of the research questions. The chosen subject matter is highly relevant, tapping into contemporary discussions surrounding socio-economic disparities, the caste system in India, and individual agency within restrictive societal structures, themes powerfully explored in *The White Tiger*. The dual application of sociological and psychological theories is commendable, as it allows for a comprehensive understanding that bridges macro-level societal issues with micro-level individual experience. The preliminary findings, indicating the depiction of lower caste through poor living conditions, unfair treatment, and traditional bonds, resonate with the film's narrative. Similarly, the observed personality shift of the protagonist from loyalty to disloyalty directly reflects a central arc of the story, suggesting a foundational analysis that aligns with the movie's content. While the abstract provides a clear outline, further depth would strengthen the methodological rigor. Greater specificity on the criteria used for "identifying," "classifying," and "selecting" data would enhance transparency, as would a more detailed explanation of the analytical process, particularly how "interpreting" was systematically conducted to avoid subjective bias. Moreover, the abstract could benefit from a more explicit connection between the broad theoretical frameworks (sociology and psychology of literature) and the specific analytical tools or concepts derived from them. Finally, to elevate the study's contribution beyond a descriptive analysis, the authors should strive to articulate the *novelty* of their findings and the *implications* of the protagonist's transformation or the portrayal of lower caste, offering deeper insights that extend beyond surface-level observations of the film's plot.

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