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Alienation in The Poetry of Philip Larkin and British Poetry
Get PDFIt is said in the Norton Introduction to Literature that "poetry gives a vocabulary for emotion." Peter Howarth argues in his book British Poetry in the Age of Modernism that the social progress that has taken place in modern times has left obvious imprints upon the poetic form. This author is of the opinion that, as a result of advances in scientific knowledge, poetry has advanced, both in terms of its form and its meaning. In his book "The Use of Poetry and the Use of Criticism," Thomas Stern Eliot provides evidence in favour of this viewpoint by confirming that political and socio-historical existence may be analyzed via poetry. In doing so, Eliot anticipates Howarth\u27s interpretation of this concept. When Philip Arthur Larkin says that he works as diligently as possible not just to analyze the social climate throughout his poems but also to discover measures to soothe the traumas endured in the second half of the twentieth century, one can really agree with him. This British poet places the social unrest that occurred during the World Wars in the forefront by adopting such a position, and from this point on, his attention is kept on the existential quest that was manifested in the post-war period when many British citizens were intrigued about their material renovation. This is because the poet believes that the conflicts between the sexes were the root cause of the social unrest
Representation of Media and Culture in the Writings of Marshall McLuhan
Get PDFMarshall McLuhan was a Canadian novelist, philosopher, media theorist, and communication specialist best recognised for his studies on media\u27s social impact. McLuhan is renowned as "The Man Who Changed the Face of Communication." His theories have shaped media studies, and many are still relevant today. McLuhan\u27s most famous thesis, "the medium is the message," holds that a communication\u27s medium is more important than its substance. McLuhan created this concept. McLuhan believed that different media affect how we learn and view the world. These impacts might vary. Television and the internet stimulate holistic, integrated thinking, unlike print media, which emphasises individuals and sequential thinking. Traditional media includes books and newspapers. Television and the internet inspire more integrated thinking than newspapers, for instance. McLuhan\u27s "global village" is another key concept. He said electronic media had enabled worldwide communication. He stated this had created a society where people could better understand and respect various cultures. 
Bhojpuri Native Idioms and Sayings: A Mirror of Literature & Culture
Get PDFWe know that the idioms and sayings of a particular region are the true embodiment of the contemporary tradition and the historical consciousness. A minute and subtle study of these sayings also show the political, social and cultural atmosphere of the society. But what matters most in these sayings and idioms is the literary and metaphorical aspects which has always been on the canter stage. The thoughts, ideas and visions of the unlettered rustic villagers are always suffused with the colors of great art, literature, and religious scriptures. The main objective of this paper is to dive deep into this great sea of sayings and idioms and dig out the pearls and jewels in the form of epigrammatic and condensed language so that the modern materialistic and mechanical world may take the lesson from the great culture and ethics contained in these life-giving sayings and idioms
A Transcendental and Eco-critical Reading of Sunil Sharma’s Political Novel The Minotaur
Get PDFSunil Sharma is in the vanguard of the contemporary fiction written in Indian English today. He has an enormous output of short fiction and poetry as well. Basically, a Marxist-text, but multi-layered, scholars are finding his novel highly relevant to assess the power -and wealth-driven modern societies. His debut novel, The Minotaur, is a master narrative that depicts the struggling humankind, groping for intellectual answers to old existential problems of the inequity of wealth and power, justice and good governance, and, oppression of the liberals. In short, the enduring human desires for a more humane, better, fair and liveable world for everybody. The novel is divided into an epilogue, eight chapters and an afterword. The most astonishing fact is the vision of the writer towards nature and its treatment at his hands. He has found nature to be a source of profound meaning, tranquillity and knowledge. Today, when there is a revived interest and lot of discussion over the reclamation of nature from mindless exploitation by man, it can be discerned that the writer in the very first decade of the twentieth century has posited wilderness with serenity, beauty, mysticism and spirituality. Nature has been delineated as life-giving and as a timeless marvel. The current paper deals with the transcendental and eco critical reading of this seminal text. It is an attempt to analyse and trace the writer’s oblique but remarkable portrayal of the virtues manifested in nature
Male Chauvinism, Cultural Hybridity and Racism in the Society of Indian Sub-Continent: A Study of Bollywood\u27s Film Pinjar Semiotically
Get PDFThe words racism, cultural hegemony, and male chauvinism are frequently used in Indo-Pak literature and film. The Indian Subcontinent is known for having a male-dominated culture, a fusion of several ethnic and racial groups, and a society in that men dominate. The movie Pinjar, based on a novel, depicts various cultures, conventions, beliefs, and traditions from the time before and after the 1947 partition of the Indian subcontinent while showcasing numerous literary and critical facets. This research on the movie Pinjar focuses on racism, cultural hegemony, and male chauvinism. This particular video has used the semiotics framework—the study of signs, colors, and language—as the main framework to follow all the relevant elements
"Scobie and the \u27Stigmata of Loneliness\u27"
No full textThe Heart of the Matter is usually considered a \u27Catholic\u27 novel as the protagonist, Major Scobie, is a Catholic by religion. His broken rosary points to the muddle of religious belief set up in him. Scobie is nailed to the cross by his compassion and feeling of responsibility for the pain and misery of others. When he partakes of the Sacrament in sin and laments having lost his way, his self-imposed duties lead him down a road to self-destruction. This anti-hero takes his own life, committing the ultimate sin of Despair in God\u27s Providence. Yet, paradoxically, Father Rank pronounces that Scobie really loved only God, and the narrative suggests that he died a saint, albeit an anonymous one. Greene avers the transaction between Modernity and Catholic conservatism to be a vital one; that the writer should be a protestant in a Catholic set-up and be a catholic in a Protestant one. A deep yearning energizes Greene\u27s narrative for Good amid evil plaguing the world
Performing (Dis)ability: Explorations in Literature, Theatre and Cinema
Get PDFThe most fundamental relationship in a universe divided into numerous categories and subgroups is anchored in the corporeality of human life. The social hierarchy is mostly determined by how someone behaves and fulfils his job in society. This "norm" of the human condition results from ableist normative discourses dating back hundreds of years. In the Rāmāyana, Shravana Kumara is revered as the torchbearer of filial piety towards his parents, who were both blind hermits; they depended on their son’s dedication to fulfilling their life’s end goal. Black from 2005 is frequently considered a turning point in Indian cinema since it depicts a handicap narrative quite well. A bildungsroman about Michelle McNally (Rani Mukherjee), who loses her sight and hearing as a young girl, the movie features Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukherjee in the pivotal roles. While Michelle\u27s condition and how she deals with it to move forward in life is the film\u27s central topic, other undertones may be seen in how it portrays a disabled female kid. Every opportunity should be considered when casting a disabled actor to actualize the representation of disabled persons in the arts and film. Radical measures must be taken, including reviewing the casting procedures and introducing audition venues suitable for performers with disabilities. Disabled students and staff members should be actively encouraged to participate in schools and institutions
Folk Deities as the Alternative Myths in India
Get PDFMy purpose in this work is to interpret and critically investigate folklore and social epistemology, with specific reference to some folk deities and practices that I refer to as \u27alternative mythologies,\u27 and I dare to do so with tenacity. In the Indian cultural context, classical Sanskritic and Brahmanical religious acts have largely taken center stage in the religious panoptical system, at the expense of subverting extremely significant and relevant local and vernacular practices and doctrines. The blending of mythology and folklore, the blending of local deities with the ostensibly "official" ones, can be seen in practically all public spaces in India. To comprehend the exchanges between myth and folklore, one must first comprehend India\u27s geographical and cultural diversity, as well as the practical requirement of holy ceremonies. This technique considers the distinct sociological, anthropological, and psychological roles that myth and folklore play in a group. It becomes necessary to penetrate society\u27s sympathetic grasp of the implications of a certain rite, whether mythological or folkloristic. Dussehra provides an opportunity for a thorough explanation and sensitization of that spiritual system, as well as an appropriate example of acceptance and inclusion of diverse religious activities
Maintaining Mental Health through Poetry
Get PDFPoetry is the passion that a poet possesses in genes, and through poetry, mental health and peace of mind can be maintained at a pace immeasurable. The waves of passion that run through the poet’s sensibility soothe the readers\u27 senses. Poetry reading, writing, and listening cast good therapeutic effects. Poetry provides peace, calmness, and comfort to the minds by elevating moods in distress and duress. Studies show that poetry therapy has proven a boon to patients suffering from serious ailments, augments their emotional resilience, and brings joy. Our brains are electrified with the rhyme and rhythm of the poetry to give emotional reactions to joy and sadness. Like the sweet melody of music, poetry heals our emotional hurts. The metaphors embellish the poetic lines with magical brilliance and glitter with astute meaning and message. Diction plays a very decisive role in discerning the poet’s leanings. Reflection, perception, and attachment are interwoven in diction so inextricably that they turn the poet’s mouthpiece and roar and rave with perfect resonance to poetic experiences. Through the intoxicated taken-for- grantedness of the laidback reading public will take a turn at the melody of the tone and exquisiteness of diction.
The paper, however, explores how poetry can be a natural tool to heal mental stress, trauma, and agony and maintain mental health. We will examine some poetic utterances of great poets like Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, Emily Dickinson, Kamala Das, etc. Moreover, we will also examine how nature can extend peace, purpose, and poise to the mind
Tracing the Absent-Present Gandhi in Raja Rao’s Kanthapura
Get PDFThe paper tries to analyse the role of Gandhi in the nationalist movement which can be witnessed in the novel Kanthapura. The figure of Gandhi is not present in the text as one of the characters (apart from the interaction which Moorthy tells about that he had with Mahatma) but the whole narrative revolves around him. It is through media and Moorthy that women in the text get to know Gandhi and they are all united in spirit though they have never met Gandhi in person. This paper also tries to explore that how Gandhi challenges, contests, and redefines masculinity and femininity, thus blurring the lines between genders. The binaries of pure and impure, the issue of caste are examined and a new meaning to pilgrimage has been given. The political thinking of Gandhi seems to transform traditional meanings and one gets an alternative vocabulary of “home”’ and “masculinity”