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Brightening the Dark: A Study of Collective Hope and Healing in Amanda Gorman’s The Miracle of Morning
Full text linkThrough this paper it is attempted to explore the thoughts of the poet that she expressed in the poem entitled “The Miracle of Morning” regarding Covid-19 pandemic situation, and the response of the people towards facing critical and dangerous circumstances of Covid-19 pandemic. The collective hope and its healing impact is apparently presented by the poet. The imagery, language and the structure of the poem is studied analytically that reveals social unitedness, optimistic views of the people, emotional strength and heroic thoughts. However, the poem is written during the Covid-19 pandemic situation that offers poetic brooding over the loss, collective hope and resilience. The poem proves to be the greatest motivator and strength provider to the world to fight against pandemic situation of Covid-19 and to remain hopeful and positive. The purified notion of getting united, and emotionally connected in present and in future gives energy and strength for better future life
Shirin Neshat’s Visual Narratives as Monumental Space of Truth and Memory: A Select Study
Full text linkThe Iranian visual artist, Shirin Neshat, through her visual arts of photography, video installations and movies seem to present the cultural transformation of her native land triggered by the Islamic revolution of 1979 which drastically changed the social, political and cultural realms of the land. The change became visually evident in the compulsory dress code for women who were forced to wear ‘chador’, a traditional Iranian loose black cloak like garment and veil in public space. The present paper is an attempt to study the three photographs included in the series, ‘The Women of Allah’ as revealing the monumental space within Iran that in turn exposes the ambiguous and ambivalent representations of the land and its people in the cultural context. ‘Monumental space’ as envisaged by Henry Lefebvre in The Production of Space includes the notions of collective memory, power and permanence. This spatial concept when used to analyze the condition of post revolutionary Iran as revealed in these photographs in the series, may throw light on the selective representations and deliberate omissions leading to a tilted view of the past through history. It may help to analyze the alienation of the artist from her native land as enabling her to step back and understand the versions of truth represented by certain memories. The portraits themselves may be revealed as the monumental space of untold saga of resistance and defiance against a set of narratives that project stereotypical images weaving their own versions of truth
The Dynamics of Language in Select Plays of Mahesh Dattani
Full text linkThe paper elucidates Mahesh Dattani’s attempt to create a living theatre through the use of language in his plays Final Solutions and Tara. In these two plays, he uses English as the link-language and the language of communication in order to reach out to the multilingual and multicultural reality characteristic of the country. The English language that he uses is not the standardized English which carry with it an aura of colonization and bears the imperialistic fervors. Dattani’s use of the English language is based on hybridization of English words, use of native Indian words that introduce his audience to the cultural and social milieu of the plays and the presence of colloquial English that English speaking urban Indians use in everyday life. The dynamics in the use of language is one of the method through which the playwright attempts to transform the face of urban theatre in post-colonial India
Sports Archetypes in The Novel Black Brother, Black Brother
Full text linkThis article analyzes the use of sports archetypes in Jewell Parker Rhodes\u27 novel "Black Brother, Black Brother." It explores how the author incorporates established tropes from sports fiction, such as the underdog storyline, training sequences, mentorship, and pivotal game moments, to elevate the narrative beyond a typical coming-of-age tale. The analysis focuses on how these archetypes are applied to the protagonist Donte Ellison\u27s journey in fencing, which becomes a vehicle for his personal development and exploration of identity. The document examines specific archetypes including the underdog, the mentor/coach, the training montage, the washed-up veteran, the loyal sidekick, the ultimate challenge, team spirit, and personal transformation through sports participation. It concludes that Rhodes skillfully intertwines these familiar tropes to create a powerful exploration of self-discovery, perseverance, and empowerment that resonates universally
Linguistic Extraction in Indian Advertising: Authenticity, Commodification, and Cultural Signifiers
Full text linkModern Indian advertising uses culturally loaded words like \u27Ayurveda\u27, ‘Organic’ and \u27Desi\u27 to build trust and make products appear more authentic. In this paper, we explore how hybridization of English and Indian languages, along with cultural signs, is employed in the advertisements to connect with the consumers. However, the excessive usage of such terms in a marketing context can make them loose their value. This study highlights this phenomenon of ‘linguistic extraction’ questioning who profits from this commodification of culture through language while emptying the true meaning of the traditionally rooted words. It argues for a space where brands give respect and credit to the history of these words and practice it responsibly instead of reducing them to mere marketing labels. The purpose is not to condemn every instance of cultural language in advertising, but to sharpen our tools for looking and judging
Train To Pakistan: A Realistic Picture of Partition Period
Full text linkTrain To Pakistan represents a realistic picture of the Partition time in the history of India. The novelist does not suffer from any inhibitions when he throws light on the great human catastrophe of this period and the inhuman events that followed. Because of religious fanaticism millions of people pulled out their roots of the places where their forefathers had lived for centuries. In 1947, when the new country Pakistan was formally announced, about ten millions people – Hindu, Muslims and Sikhs were shifting their places of living. They collided with each other and there started communal riots which led to the killing of a large number of innocent people of both the sides. In fact, the virus of partition had become active in the entire part of the country. The situation became worse when a train loaded with the dead from the Pakistan had arrived at Mano Majra. The study of the novel shows that by focusing on micro level, i.e., the village Mano Majra, Khushwant Singh depicts what was happening at macro-level, i.e. in the whole country
“From Home Language to School”-Navigating Linguistic Challenges of Mymensinghia Students
Full text linkThis study examines the educational challenges faced by Mymensinghia students, who speak the Mymensinghia dialect and are educated through the Assamese medium, with a focus on their English language learning experiences over the past thirty years. The research explores two key historical aspects: the evolution of English Language Teaching (ELT) policies in Assam and their impact on Mymensinghia students, and the effectiveness of government initiatives aimed at promoting English language acquisition for minority groups. Through analysis of government reports, educational documents, and firsthand accounts from students and educators, this study aims to identify persistent barriers and propose recommendations for improving English education for Mymensinghia students in Assam
Identity Crisis in Shobha De’s Socialite Evenings
Full text linkShobha De’s Socialite Evenings is a critical exploration of the lives of the urban elite in Mumbai, highlighting the superficiality, materialism, and emotional emptiness that define their existence. Through the protagonist, Karuna, the author delves into the shallow pursuit of wealth, beauty, and social status, exposing the contradictions of a glamorous world that praises appearance over authenticity. The novel critiques the alienation and emotional isolation experienced by the people in the society. In a world dominated by power dynamics, manipulation, and betrayal Karuna\u27s journey reflects the internal conflict between personal desires and societal expectations. Ultimately, Socialite Evenings raises questions about the cost of pursuing external success and the true nature of happiness, suggesting that material wealth and social prestige cannot provide lasting fulfilment
Mulk Raj Anand: The Influence of His Works on Indian Literature
Full text linkThis research presents the impact of Mulk Raj Anand\u27s works on Indian literature. As one of the precursors to voices in Indian English literature, social realist humanist cultural confluence is something that Mulk Raj Anand has contributed to and will influence several generations of writers. His new narrative techniques and devotion to social justice have also shaped the evolution of Indian literature greatly while at the same time encouraging dialogues and understandings across cultures. This paper thus attempts to review Anand\u27s legacy in discourses he engendered relative to cultural identity, social justice, and innovation in literature.
It may demonstrate how his work is relevant in the present day, rediscovering the strength of change through literature as manifold an issue could be for understandings based on human experience
Emasculated Identities: A Critique of the Representation of Comedians in Malayalam Cinema
Full text linkCinema has always a source of power and influence promoting new standards in the society while reinforcingthe existing ones. As a medium with immense sway over the human psyche, cinema has a significant ability to shape ideas and create stereotypes. My paper is built around afew Malayalam movies with a view to examining the meanings behind therole of cinema in popular culture and demonstrating the richness of thismedium as a source of signification for cultural criticism.The study attempted here is a modest one and aims at analyzing the treatment of humor and the marginalization experienced by the comedians of Malayalam cinema, pointingto a discussion of its function and the implications in the industry.An exploration of the themes and portrayals of comedians in Malayalam cinema would throw light on how representations have evolved through time and how they influence the vision of society and culture with respect to those characters who make us laugh with their antics and gimmicks. The issues addressed are: How is humor treated in Malayalam Cinema? What arethe constraints or politics involved in the representation of comedians?Are they still being cast in the same old stereotypic manneror has the representation really changed over the years? The misogyny of the mainstreammedia, and particularly the film industry, has often been discussed in academic circles. However the intention of this study is a broader examination of gender-relatedissues where the question of masculinity, is addressed in the portrayal of humorous characters in Malayalam cinema