Class Struggle and Socio-Economic Dynamics: A Marxist Analysis of Mohsin Hamid’s Moth Smoke and How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising

Abstract

This research paper critically examines Mohsin Hamid's novels Moth Smoke and How to Get Filthy Rich in Rising Asia through the lens of Marxist theory. The primary focus is to analyze socio-economic issues and class struggles depicted in the novels, highlighting the exploitation of the proletariat by the bourgeoisie in a capitalist framework. The analysis draws attention to Hamid’s portrayal of systemic inequality, wealth disparity, and the socio-political challenges faced by the lower classes in contemporary Pakistan. The study adopts a qualitative methodology, emphasizing textual analysis. Findings reveal that both novels vividly depict the entrenched social hierarchies and exploitative mechanisms in capitalist societies, mirroring real-world socio-economic conditions. This research contributes to understanding how literature critiques and reflects socio-economic realities in post-colonial contexts.