Shades of Imperfection: The Anatomy of Flawed Characters in Aravind Adiga's The White Tiger

This study appraises how Aravind Adiga crafted Flawed Characters in his book The White Tiger, highlighting their role asliterary devices that divulge extensive injustices and moral complexities in post-colonial Indian society. It aims to examine how thehuman moral imperfections of the novel‘s key characters function not merely as individual traits but as deliberate literary strategiesthat expose systemic corruption, social inequality, and moral ambiguity. By exploring the characterization of Balram Halwai, the antihero and others in terms of psychological realism and social critique, this study illustrates how Adiga undermines established narrativeframeworks of heroism and victimhood. Through the development of his deeply imperfect characters, Adiga makes certain that TheWhite Tiger is experienced on a visceral level, encouraging readers to evoke strong emotions, stimulate inquiry, and leave a lastingimpression. The study also considers how these characterizations serve as a vehicle for interrogating themes of justice, freedom, andintervention in contemporary Indian society. Ultimately, this study positions The White Tiger as a character-driven narrative whereflawed individuals are central to both the unfolding of c