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The Psychological Motif in the Context of Bharati Mukherjee: Dimple and Jasmine
Get PDFHuman beings are born bare by nature with no pleasure, grievance, knowledge, information, awareness. They mould their personality and behaviour by society or by self effort so as to suit themselves for any situation or exposure with safe and healthy conduct. Human beings own behaviour play an important role in deciding how a person acts in a particular situation. Our psychology is the driving force which guides us to behave that results into good or bad outcome
Art and Its Obligations: Towards a Thematic Understanding of Auden’s “Musée des Beaux Arts”
Get PDFThis study attempts to make a thematic analyse of W.H. Auden’s poem “Musée des Beaux Arts”, which touches on a number of significant issues, including the human condition and its struggles, the significance of art and culture in society, the contrast between the splendour of art and the ordinary reality of life, the fact that pain and suffering are an essential part of the human experience, the concept of the artist as a witness to the world, and so on. The study emphasises how powerful and thought-provoking Auden’s poem is, reflecting on the human condition and the place of art in society. It implies that the poem inspires readers to consider their own tragedies, suffering, and the function of art in the face of such realities. Additionally, it clarifies that the poem is Not only about beauty and historical art, but also about humanity’s hardships and the role that art plays in understanding and recognising those challenges
South-Asian Literature and Diaspora: Examining Manjushree Thapa’s “Tilled Earth”
Get PDFThe phenomena and condition of being in a diaspora has been analysed from various perspectives by the scholars of diaspora-studies. Although the term “Diaspora” originally referred to the condition of the Jews who were dispersed from their ‘promised land’, the word has acquired new meanings over the years and it is now applied to any community or group that has been displaced from their native or ‘original homeland’ to two or more countries. The key issues that are often considered to be integral to our understanding of diaspora are the concepts or discourses of ‘nation’, ‘ethnicity’, ‘homeland’, ‘identity’, ‘culture’, ‘assimilation’ with the host-country, ‘exile’, ‘alienation’, ‘otherization’ and discrimination. This paper would attempt to study Manjushree Thapa’s short story titled “Tilled Earth” in relation to these issues pertaining to diasporic communities or individuals
Methods and Methodology used to Teach English Language in Secondary Schools in Dr. B R Ambedkar Konaseema District, Andhra Pradesh
Get PDFCommunication skills in English have become very essential in this Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution era. People who have effective communication skills in English have better opportunities to either receive or disseminate knowledge. Almost entire higher education is being offered only in English and to communicate with people in a highly diversified country like India is once again through English.
For most of the students studying in state run schools, the status of oral and written communication skills is poor. The teachers and the students including the educational administrators prefer communicating in their mother tongue than to communicate in English. Much of the time, communication in English is influenced by mother tongue or local dialect in every part of India. The development of communication skills among students can be effectively understood by the materials and methodology of learning and teaching English language, and it is keenly observed from the communication point of view
The Role of Audio Books and Video Books in English Language Teaching (ELT)
Get PDFThe integration of audio books and video books into English Language Teaching (ELT) has transformed traditional language learning methods. This research paper explores the evolving role of these multimedia resources in ELT, investigating their benefits, challenges, and pedagogical implications. Through an in-depth analysis of relevant literature, this study examines how audio books and video books enhance listening skills and comprehension, facilitate vocabulary acquisition, cultural immersion and contextual understanding, fosters motivation and engagement, caters to diverse learning styles, and provide authentic language exposure. Furthermore, the paper discusses effective pedagogical strategies for integrating these resources into ELT classrooms. By synthesizing theoretical insights and practical examples, this paper highlights the potential of audio books and video books to create immersive language learning experiences that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world language use
Narratives of Resilience and Marginality: A Study of Gender and Identity in Mahasweta Devi’s Till Death Do us Part
Get PDFThis research paper delves into the thematic exploration of gender identity, female resilience, and the subversion of societal norms in Mahasweta Devi\u27s collection of translated stories, Till Death Do Us Part. The collection spans over thirty years and encompasses five stories: "The Divorce", "The Saga of Kagaboga", "The Poet\u27s Wife", “He, said Pani”, and, “Love Story”. In these narratives, Mahasweta Devi deviates from the conventional satirical and socially-critical writing style and shows extraordinary sensitivity in the portrayal of her characters. The stories are centered on the lives of five elderly women who struggle with several challenges and societal constraints. Simultaneously, they diligently explore unconventional approaches to contest prevailing norms and masculine hegemony. This research study aims to dissect these distinctive qualities in Devi\u27s storytelling within the context of her collection, “Till Death Do Us Part”
Impact of Colonialism in E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India
Get PDFE.M. Forster’s A Passage to India (1924) is a seminal novel that critiques British colonialism in India during the early 20th century. This article delves into the far-reaching impact of colonialism on the novel’s themes, characters, and narrative structure. Through the characters of Dr. Aziz, Fielding, and Adela, the novel highlights the complexities of cultural exchange, the fragility of human relationships, and the distortions of colonial discourse. The analysis reveals how Forster’s work continues to resonate with contemporary discussions on imperialism, cultural identity, and post colonialism offering valuable insights into the enduring legacy of colonialism.  
Metaphors of Memory
Get PDFThe understanding of human memory in psychology recurrently borrows material for research from the evolving reservoir of literature. This paper seeks to assess Victorian Age of English Literature in the context of recent research in psychology
Women’s Oppression of Women: Dismantling Gender in Difficult Daughters
Get PDFThe discourse on gender relies heavily on transcendence over patriarchal structures of authority. The interplay of oppression and authority exercised by women on other women constitutes a rather silent aspect of the discourse. The quest for feminine identity is apparently incomplete without the amalgamation of disjoint fragments of femininity. This research paper explores the silent shades of gender and feminine power associations through a critical study of Manju Kapur’s Difficult Daughters
“Because the past claws its way out”: Home and Memory in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner
Get PDFThe concept of ‘home’ is indispensable to the study of diaspora. It raises imperative questions of identity and belonging. It also brings into discussion the notions of acculturation, sense of alienation and displacement, assimilation, exclusion, memory, nostalgia, etc. As diasporic texts essentially address the notions of dislocation, migration, and (re)settlement, the concept of home is liquidated to an unfixed and unsettled space, which keeps on changing as one shifts in time and space. This paper seeks to show how, rather than referring to one physical place as a single home, the diasporans refer ‘home’ to multiple physical places and symbolic spaces, as evident in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner. Bringing into forefront the comparative description of pre-war and post-war scenario of Afghanistan, this paper will also examine how Amir’s cultural identity in America, after his displacement from Kabul via Peshawar, how Amir shares a sentimental bond with his ‘originary’ homeland, and how he shows his desire to return to his homelands like the other diasporans. This paper will undertake to show the varying notions of ‘Memory’ as metaphorical concept, ‘Home’ as a fluid construction in multiple spaces, and ‘Homecoming’ as intimacy, traumatic but warm in The Kite Runner.