Malgudi Days Lesson Plan

What commentary is being made on government officials and bureaucracy in "Lawley Road"?

In "Lawley Road," the Talkative Man explains the drama that followed the removal of a statue during the wave of national pride after India gained independence. The back and forth in regard to the Sir Frederick Lawley statue shows how rapidly public opinion can shift without meaningful reasons. It also demonstrates the power of a national voice. The text presents the Chairman as ineffective and corrupt in his position. He is only spurred into action and decides to buy back the statue from the Talkative Man when he believes it will help him to win the local election; his decision is...