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The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson: The Mirror and the Cracks
The mirror and the web in Tennyson's "The Lady of Shalott" are potent symbols of multiple significance. This article explores some of the ways to look at the poem in terms of identity, transgression and art, vis-à-vis social control, female agency and creativity in Victorian England.
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Alice in Lewis Carol's "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There" : A Girl Lost and Found
The article explores how In "Through the Looking-Glass", Lewis Carroll presents Alice as a whimsical guide in a topsy-turvy realm. From her imaginative entrance to her quest for companionship and a crown, Alice encounters absurdity and life lessons, challenging the notions of normality.
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Arjie in Shyam Selvadurai's Funny Boy: Identity, Gender and Adolescence
Shyam Selvadurai’s Funny Boy follows Arjie Chelvaratnam, a young Tamil boy in Sri Lanka, his awareness of sexual identity amid civil war in post-colonial Sri Lanka. The article explores themes of homosexuality, identity, and ethnic conflict highlighting Arjie’s struggles and restrictive society.
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Treatment of Time in Virginia Woolf's "Mrs Dalloway"
In "Mrs. Dalloway," Virginia Woolf intricately explores time through clock chimes and temporal divisions, revealing a discrepancy between external and internal temporal experiences. Clock sounds mark shifts in character consciousness, while memories spanning decades intertwine with present moments.
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"Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard": Critical Analysis
Thomas Gray's "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" is a masterpiece of English literature, celebrated for its contemplation of mortality, reflection on the human condition, and evocative imagery. This article analyzes Gray's elegy, exploring its themes, structure, and historical context.
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The Three Waves of Feminism: A Surfer's Guide
The feminist movement has gone through various stages of development, and these stages are often referred to as waves. This article provides an overview of the three waves of feminism, highlighting key terms and important theorists associated with each wave in a simple conversational way
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Marxism: The Ultimate Throwback Trend or a Timeless Classic?
Karl Marx is synonymous with revolution, change, and the fight for socio-economic equality. Despite being developed over a century ago, his ideas remain influential in contemporary society. This article examines some of the key terms of Marxism to find out if they are relevant today
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Tonight I Can Write: Poetic Merit of Pablo Neruda
A critical evaluation of Pablo Neruda's poem "Tonight I Can Write" focusing on theme, imagery and structure. The poem is considered to be a masterpiece in terms of evocation of the mood and literary merits. A must-read for students of literature
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Scandinavian Influence on English Language: A Detailed Study of Vocabulary, Grammar and Syntax
The Scandinavian influence on the English language is an interesting philological study in terms of vocabulary, syntax and grammar. The impact was more widespread and intimate than later influences.
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Germanic Group of Languages- Important Characteristics- All about Grimm's Law, Verner's Law, Stress Shift, Tense System.
Germanic branch of Indo European family of languages has three special characteristics which are unique. This article explains these features in terms of Grimm's Law, Verner's Law, Stress Shift and regularization of tense system. A must-read for students of Philology
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Indo-European Family of Languages: Features and Classifications
What is Indo-European family of language? How is it relevant to evolution of English language? This article explains about the features and different classifications of Indo-European family of languages which is essential for the students of philology.
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Lhasa Apso or Shih Tzu: Adopting and Raising a Designer Cross Between Lhasa and Shitzu
Choosing the right dog breed is as important as raising one. One has to keep in mind that to raise a happy puppy one must choose the one according to their capabilities and limitations. This article is a personal record of how we ended up choosing a Shih Apso puppy and why this decision was made.
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Eustacia Vye in "The Return of the Native": Character Analysis
Eustacia Vye, a remarkable creation by Thomas Hardy, is the central force that drives the narrative of "The Return of the Native." This analysis focuses on her character, showing her inner conflicts, desires and negotiations with destiny, torn between the impulse to escape and the will to act.
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Kamala Das' "An Introduction": A Detailed Analysis
"An Introduction” is a starting point to understand how Kamala Das negotiated with patriarchy, identity and poetic creativity. This article is a detailed analysis of the poem with special emphasis on why this poem is confessional and how this poem is both a personal revelation and a universal one.
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Elizabeth in "Pride and Prejudice": An Appraisal
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Bennet is Jane Austen's celebrated heroine in "Pride and Prejudice". Her character is developed through psychological precision and powerful narrative.
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Alison in Osborne's "Look Back in Anger": A Critical Analysis
In his play "Look Back in Anger", Osborne draws the character of Alison Porter in a unique shade. The article examines the character of Alison as a figure of passivity and resistance and analyses her relationship with Jimmy, her husband, as a means to understand her innate personality.
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Irony in "Pride and Prejudice"
In "Pride and Prejudice," Austen uses situational and verbal irony to narrate. Examine how irony becomes a potent device of narrative exploration of the characters and society.
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"Riders to the Sea": How Is the Title Justified?
Synge names his play "Riders to the Sea" as a symbolic revelation of his play's central theme: the duality of life and death. While the sea is the universal setting of mortality, the riders are the living beings who need to live out their existence only to eventually end their ride at sea.
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Arnold's "Dover Beach": A Critical Estimate
"Dover Beach" shows the conflicts and pathos of the Victorian poet, torn by the receding comfort of faith and an urge to redefine life in terms of private affection and melancholic meditation. This article attempts to understand this conflict through an in-depth analysis of images and symbols.
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Caliban in Shakespeare's "The Tempest": A Critical Analysis
Caliban, the degenerate figure of malice and hatred in "The Tempest," is a highly controversial Shakespearean character. While the original productions staged him as a monster, postcolonial critics have widely questioned such representation in terms of identity, indigenous voices and silences.
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Oliver Twist: Charles Dickens' Celebrated Child-Hero
Oliver Twist is a remarkable creation of Charles Dickens. His character is a unique blend of goodness, curiosity and sensitivity. The article is about some of the special qualities of Oliver as the central character negotiating with malice and challenges of society emerging as a heroic figure.
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Harry Potter: The Archetypal Child Hero in Book 1
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone introduces the readers to the character of Harry and the magical universe of Hogwarts. This article explores how Harry's character is developed in the first book and how this first book becomes an introduction to Harry's future exploits and heroism.
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The Graveyard School of Poetry: A Study of Four Eminent Poets
A comprehensive introduction to four major Graveyard Poets, Parnell, Blair, Young and Gray, with excerpts from their famous poems, concluding with a more detailed account of Thomas Gray.
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"Edward II" by Christopher Marlowe: Irony of Kingship
"But what are kings, when regiment is gone, but perfect shadows in a sunshine day?" Explore the tragic irony of kingship in Christopher Marlowe's play "Edward II."
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The Role of the Sea in "Riders to the Sea" by J.M.Synge
In Synge's "Riders to the Sea," the sea is an agent of both destruction and sustenance. The article analyzes Synge's sea as a literal and figurative backdrop connected to the action of the play. Read on for my full analysis of sea-related symbolism in this play.
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"Riders to the Sea": Symbols and Images in Synge's Tragedy
A critical essay on the symbols and images used by Synge, drawing from both classical and Biblical archetypes, in "Riders to the Sea."
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Elizabethan Sonneteers: Contribution of Wyatt, Sidney, and Spenser
An introduction to the Sonnet as a poetic genre, focusing on the contribution of Wyatt, Sidney and Spenser as Elizabethan Sonneteers
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The Boss in Katherine Mansfield's "The Fly"
A detailed psychological study of the Boss's character in Katherine Mansfield's story "The Fly," in the context of the anxieties and despair of post-war England.
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Nationalism in Nirad C. Chaudhuri's "The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian"
A brief estimate of Nirad Chaudhuri's idea of nationalism, its various categories, and its practical implications is expounded in "The Autobiography of an Unknown Indian".
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What Is "Kubla Khan" by Coleridge Actually About?
This is a clear elaboration of the most misunderstood poem, "Kubla Khan", which shows how Coleridge's poem is neither a fragment nor incoherent, but a direct statement of his poetic theory.
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Power: Knowledge Equations in Michel Foucault
A scholarly article analysing the intricate relations of power and knowledge as put forward by Michel Foucault in his books "Discipline and Punish" and "The History of Sexuality."
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Comedy: The Sources of the Comic
A study of Comedy, the sources of the comic and the devices used by comic playwrights to arouse laughter, referring to the theories by H.Bergson on the social and individual element of comedy.
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Universality in Comedy: Some Preliminary Concepts and Theory
An article on the comic devices used by playwrights to make their comedies have a universal appeal, with numerous examples from the classical plays, Shakespearean drama, and later English comedies.
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John Donne's "Go and Catch a Falling Star" as a Metaphysical Poem
An analysis of Donne's famous poem "Go and Catch a Falling Star." Learn how its central symbols, imagery, and theme make it a representative metaphysical poem.
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Analyzing William Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73"
This is an in-depth analysis of Shakespeare's "Sonnet 73," focusing on the tone, imagery, diction, and poetic merits of "That Time of the Year ..."
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Things You Must Know About Aristotle's Theory of Drama in Poetics
An introductory article on "Aristotle's Poetics" explaining the basic concepts in simple language using textual references from famous plays. Read more to get a clear picture of Aristotle's idea.
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The Guide: Narayan's Representation of Society
An article about R.K.Narayan's portrayal of the Indian society in his novel "The Guide", focussing on the different settings presented in the novel, exploring the Indianness of Narayan's fiction.
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Five Memorable Speeches by Shakespeare's Heroines
Here's a list of the most memorable speeches by five of Shakespeare's female characters that are evergreen for their universal appeal.
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"The Tempest": Significance of the Title
Why did Shakespeare call his play "The Tempest"? Is it just a casual reference to the storm raised in the beginning, or does it hint at far deeper connotations? Is the title justified? Let's find out.
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Miranda: Shakespeare's Portrayal of Pure Innocence in "The Tempest"
This article is a comprehensive analysis of the character of Miranda in Shakespeare's "The Tempest." I argue that Miranda represents true innocence. Read on to learn why that matters.
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Lady Macbeth: The Fourth Witch?
An article addressing the question " Is Lady Macbeth the Fourth Witch in Macbeth?", pointing out how the question is wrong on multiple levels.
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Who Is the Hero of "Paradise Lost"?
This is an in-depth article on the question regarding who is the hero of Milton's "Paradise Lost." The article takes into account multiple critical approaches to reach a final verdict.
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Viola in William Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night"
This is a study of Shakespeare's portrayal of Viola in "Twelfth Night," focusing on the ingenuity, practical wisdom, and exceptional maturity that make her one of the most powerful female stage characters.
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"Preludes": The Keynote of Eliot's Poetry
This is a reading of T.S. Eliot's "Preludes" to understand Eliot's concept of poetry, focusing on the images and symbols.
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"Paradise Lost": Blending of Renaissance and Reformation in Milton
This is an article examining the blend of Renaissance and Reformation elements in John Milton. Read on for my full historical analysis of "Paradise Lost."
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Percy Shelley Analysis: “Ode to the West Wind” & “To a Skylark”
An analysis of Percy Shelley's imagery in the poems “Ode to the West Wind” and “To a Skylark”.
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A Room Away From Rooms
A poem on choices and masquerades, of Venus, Mars and Saturn, of yearning desire and fallen cherubs...
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Presentation of Baldeo in "The Tiger in the Tunnel"
Character analysis of Baldeo in "The Tiger In the Tunnel" by Ruskin Bond to understand the heroism exhibited by a humble tribal watchman against forces of nature.
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Existentialism: From Kierkegaard to Sartre
Introduction to basic principles of Existentialism, focusing on the philosophical arguments by prominent Existentialists, including Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Sartre.
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Facebook
A satire on faces and masks we wear
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Poem of Entrapment
A short poem about love, trust and deception
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Waking Life: A Commentary
A short Commentary on "Waking Life"
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Closet Clamour
A poem about quicksilver dreams of young love and disillusionment. Translated from Suddhasanta's Bengali poem "Abhrasamagra"
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Restorations
Poem of melancholy
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An Introduction to 21st Century Indian Women Poets
Studying Indian poetry? Interested in women writers? Here's an introductory study of contemporary women poets of India that identifies dominant and recurrent traits which make these poets individualistic yet connected by a unique bond of creative sisterhood.
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O Henry's Jimmy Valentine Rewritten as a Play
This is a rewriting of "Jimmy Valentine" (Short story by O Henry) as a short play or skit. The script is easy to perform as school/ college drama. Contains detailed character list and stage directions