This paper deals with the concept of multiculturalism as presented by Chetan Bhagat in 2 States – the Story of My Marriage. The various characters and incidents depicted in the novel give us a clear picture about the diverse culture and tradition prevailing in India. Through this novel Chetan Bhagat has tried to show the limitations of current Indian society. Culture in today’s world is largely shaped by religious beliefs. political and social or economic systems and that is why culture seems to be almost inflexible in the roots as seen in rigid religious structure of society although the changing culture patterns are manifested in political and economic systems. The intra-cultural and inter-cultural patterns of behaviour recognize the universal elements in human cognition, emotion and perception. The couple Krish and Ananya come from two different states in India and thus they face hardships in convincing their parents for the acceptance of their marriage, because of generation gap, communication gap and cultural gap.
M.A. (English) Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya
