ABSTRACT

Art reflects the changes of the age and the problems created by it. The conflicts in human lives, the ups and down of the period, the erosion and fall of cultural and social values. The force of fate, the human helplessness and the defeat of individual are the natural subjects of literature.

 We know that literature not only mirrors society but also a mirror to society. It reflects not only the voice of the writer but also voices rising in the society. Literature from the ages have been voicing the agonies of the people and fighting against the evils of caste, color, creed, gender, language, culture, nationality etc.

There would be no doubt that present society suffers from many social evils and for combating these evils it is necessary to make all round efforts especially in the field of education. It is very important to equip the students with ethical values besides imparting skills and knowledge. There is a greater need to inculcate, nurture, and develop values particularly among the youth of the country.The literature has the power to enrich the students with moral values and ethics.