Symbolism leads to introspection in ‘Ular’

Che Shankar’s theatrical adaptation of the novella ‘Ular’ stays true to the essence of the original medium but dares to lean into symbolism instead of realism.

The rich and poor. The bourgeoisie and the proletariat. The master and the slave. While the rich and powerful oppress and suppress, the poor and marginalised get trapped in a vicious cycle of exploitation.