• Jyoti Das

Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy so are the peasants. But unfortunately, the peasants are not duly paid. The marginalisation of Indian peasants and their struggles with land ownership has long been pressing issues in the country. This research paper examines the theme of peasant exploitation as depicted in Six Acres and a Third by Fakir Mohan Senapati. The study delves into the socioeconomic injustices faced by peasants in colonial India and aims to shed light on the mechanisms that perpetuated their oppression. Through a combination of literary criticism, historical research, and sociopolitical theory, the analysis contextualizes the novel within its historical period and explores factors contributing to peasant marginalization and impoverishment. The paper also explores power dynamics, social hierarchies, and exploitative labour practices portrayed in Six Acres and a Third. By examining the novel’s depiction of peasant exploitation, this study contributes to the existing scholarship on agrarian societies and the lasting impact of colonialism on rural communities. The research emphasizes the significance of literature as a medium for social critique and historical documentation, providing insights into the struggles faced by peasants and their resilience against exploitation in colonial India.

Colonialisation, Peasants, Exploitation, Marginalisation, Land, Social Hierarchy, Crime, Zamindari, Satire, Critique

"Unearthing Exploitation: Analyzing the Peasant Plight in Six Acres and a Third", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no.g70-g73, July-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307611.pdf

"Unearthing Exploitation: Analyzing the Peasant Plight in Six Acres and a Third", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 7, page no. ppg70-g73, July-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307611.pdf