It’s not unusual for poor people to be prosperous. Nevertheless, one can be forced to make a choice between wealth and morality. Katherine Boo’s involvement with the Annawadi residents, who are part of the established Annawadi, is revealed in Behind the Beautiful Forevers. In the novel, each character’s internal conflict is described. Abdul is one of the main characters in this book. Abdul comes from a poor family. He collects trash in order to survive and donates it generously. Abdul is not a victim of the negativity around him. Abdul is disgusted by those who are depraved. He calls them dirty water. Asha is another important character. Her goal is becoming a landlord. She manipulates her household to make it better. She believes that her actions were justified because corrupt politicians are also involved. The stories of both characters illustrate how corruption affects their mental and physical health.
Annawadians, who have a high level of trust in their ability to rise up the economic ladder, compete among themselves for a piece of the pie. Each level in this framework offers the opportunity for an individual or group to increase their claim by abusing someone who is more vulnerable economically. Debasement is a profitable business. Debasement also fills in the gaps in their financial structure. Between the two struggling families, Asha and Hussain, there are two different examples. Hussain’s case illustrates the impact that degradation can have on a family struggling to maintain their traditional values. Asha appears to be the lady who uses debasement as a means of enhancing her family’s lifestyle. The families have different results but both are experiencing a lot of difficulties and present conditions.
Abdul is the Hussains’ most talented son. He’s in charge of selling and collecting reusable products for the company owned by his family. Abdul is not a fan of his competitors stealing reusable goods to make money. A local entertainment parlor’s owner has a secret deal with thieves. In exchange for the stolen goods, he gives them money and soap. The thieves can clear their debts by giving the owner these items. The theft of money is a way to make assets.
In a world where the idea of constant labor has become obsolete, a number of boys have taken to stealing goods. They maintain harmony with authority figures by giving them money. Abdul is tempted to do immoral things even though he tries not to shop for stolen goods. The idea to take money out of his family’s hands overwhelms him. Husain’s company is ended by the action to protect themselves from illegitimate remarks. Abdul and Abdul’s father are arrested for being responsible for the torment of a friend. Karam was not concerned about his release from police custody, as there were already enough people investigating the argument which caused Fatima’s demise. He was concerned more with making money from the event. “The money that could be made off the tragedy.”
Asha, an Anawanda-native, is the exploitation advisor. She arranges deals between Husain and Fatima to stop falsified statements imprisoning Hussain members. Asha would receive some money from Asha for her own use. Asha was a part of an exploitation that arose from the Husains’ corrupt business. The Husain’s business was deteriorating due to corruption. Her actions were exploitation. Asha’s mother was dependent on her family’s finances because of the problems that India faced as it entered the global marketplace.
Asha admired her ability to progress socially in the ghetto. She relied on resourcefulness to maintain her position. She would push past Annawadi’s impediments and prepare her way to the elite of warped politicians. She must decide which of her neighbors she should help and which cannot abdicate enough money to support her family. Asha’s book expands her time speculation into different plans. She is aware that countless plans will eventually fall apart. In the book, it is stated that “her brain moved faster than others’.” The police and lawmakers had long recognized, and depended on, this ability. Asha views nearly all of her experiences as a matter of control and money.
Asha’s trades are not as successful, even though she is able to rise in rank and control. As the book closes, her business ventures begin to fall off. It becomes clear that a developing economy is a delicate one, and nothing, whether it’s money or status, will remain the same. After the book, she and family will benefit from her hard work. Behind the Excellent Forevers’ final page shows Abdul and his sister free of charge. The adolescent justice system is responsible for his case.
Both characters’ internal conflicts are shown in the situations they share. Asha shows a desire for resources and power. She is motivated by her morals to succeed in life. Her brutal approach to life is consistent through the entire book. Abdul is proud of his hard work. He is not interested in mixing with people who are immoral. He is kept sane by his humble character in an otherwise corrupt world. Even he can be tempted by immorality. It is only self-discipline that can prevent him from following in the footsteps of his peers. Both characters’ stories allow the reader to see their struggles and conditions.
