Revolution Twenty20 by Chetan Bhagat

 Hello everyone,

This blog is responding to a lab activity assigned by Dr.Dilip.Barad sir which is based on Popular Literature and one of the Popular Novels ‘Revolution Twenty20’ by Chetan Bhagat.

As part of Labactivity work on this Worksheet:

For Further reading read through teacher’s blog:

Activity 1: Character Mapping (Remember → Understand)

Task: Using the provided list of characters, generate a

Character Map Infographic with any Gen AI tool that supports visual output.

Instructions: Group characters under categories such as:- Central / Peripheral - Ethical Positions (Idealist / Pragmatist / Corrupt) - Institutional Power (Education, Media, Politics) - Show relationships and conflicts using arrows, icons, or colour codes.

Output: One infographic (A4 / slide format), 150 -word reflective note: What patterns of power and morality emerge from the map?

In Revolution 2020, the character map reveals a clear pattern where power is closely tied to money, political influence, and institutional control, while morality is linked to personal sacrifice and integrity. Figures like MLA Shukla-ji, AICTE inspectors, and private college owners show how education becomes a commercial enterprise, turning knowledge into a tool of profit and manipulation. Gopal’s rise to Director of Ganga Tech reflects how ambition, when combined with corruption, can secure authority but erode ethical grounding. In contrast, Raghav represents moral resistance—using journalism to challenge systemic injustice despite personal risk. Aarti stands at the intersection of these forces, symbolizing emotional and ethical conflict within a corrupt social structure. The overall pattern suggests that power in Varanasi’s educational and political system thrives on compromise and exploitation, while morality demands isolation, sacrifice, and often personal loss. The map ultimately exposes a society where success frequently conflicts with conscience.

Activity 2: Cover Page Critique (Understand → Apply → Analyse)

Task: Study the cover page of Revolution Twenty20 and generate an Ai - assisted visual or textual analysis.

Guiding Questions - What expectations does the cover create about: Revolution? - Youth?- Marketability? - How does typography, colour, or symbolism align with popular Literature aesthetics?

Critical Move After generating AI analysis:- Identify at least two interpretive gaps or Oversimplifications in the AI response.

Output-300-400 word critical analysis

1. Expectations about Revolution

The bold, oversized typography of “Revolution 2020” immediately suggests disruption and urgency. The word Revolution evokes political change, protest, and social upheaval, while “2020” modernizes it—hinting at a contemporary, youth-driven transformation rather than a historical uprising. The sharp fonts and high-contrast colors (often red, black, and white) visually imply tension, danger, and intensity. However, the commercial polish tempers radicalism; it signals a “safe” revolution packaged for mainstream readers rather than a radical manifesto.

2. Expectations about Youth

The clean, bold sans-serif typography aligns with campus culture and modern branding. The cover feels urban and aspirational, targeting India’s young, English-speaking demographic. The design suggests ambition, competition, and emotional drama—key themes connected to youth navigating love, career, and corruption. The energetic layout mirrors the fast-paced lives of students preparing for IIT and professional success.

3. Expectations about Marketability

The minimalist yet striking design reflects popular Indian mass-market fiction aesthetics. Large font size ensures instant recognition in bookstores, emphasizing brand visibility over artistic subtlety. The author’s name appears prominently, reinforcing celebrity authorship as a selling strategy. The cover positions the novel as accessible, relatable, and commercially engaging.

4. Typography, Colour & Popular Literature Aesthetics

• Bold typography → urgency, modernity, readability.

• Red/black palette → passion, danger, rebellion.

• Minimal imagery → focus on theme and title, aligning with contemporary paperback trends.

Overall, the cover constructs a controlled, consumable image of “revolution”—suggesting a story of youthful ambition caught between love, ethics, and systemic corruption, packaged within the aesthetics of popular commercial fiction.

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Activity 3: Infographic from Video Discourse (Analyse → Evaluate)

Task: Using a Gen AI tool, generate an infographic based on the given video discussion on Popular Literature.

Evaluation Criteria: Critically evaluate the infographic by answering: 1. Does it clarify or flatten theoretical complexity? 2. Is popular literature reduced to market success alone ? 3. What ideas are missing, distorted, or exaggerated ?

Output - Infographic + 250 - word critical evaluation

Activity 4: AI - Generated Slide Deck on Themes (Evaluate → Create)

Task: Generate a slide deck (10-12 slides) on the Thematic Study of Revolution Twenty20 using Gen AI.

Mandatory Themes - Love - Corruption - Ambition - Revolution Higher - Order Challenge - Identify where AI adopts a moralistic or simplistic stance. - Rewrite two slides entirely in your own critical voice.