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Movie Screening: Chanya Button's Vita & Virginia This is a pre-reading task for Virginia Woolf's Orlando given by Prakrutima'am          1) How do the letters function not only as a medium of communication between the two central characters but also as narrative tool within the film? Here is a refined and comprehensive response addressing the role of letters in Orlando (1992): How Do Letters Function in Orlando? 1. Medium of Communication Letters in Orlando act as a bridge between characters, reflecting intimacy and personal connections. Through exchanges like Orlando’s interactions with Queen Elizabeth or Sasha, letters convey Orlando's emotions and relationships, highlighting moments of vulnerability and growth. 2. Narrative Progression and Transitions Letters serve as structural devices that punctuate Orlando’s journey across centuries, marking the passage of time. They link pivotal events in Orlando’s life, providing cohesion to the episodic narrative ...

This blog is task given by Dr. Dilipsir Barad  ( Click Here ) Sabika Abbas Naqvi Performs ' Meri Saree ' at Marine Drive  Video of this poem  Click Here  . Sense: The poem "Meri Saree" by Sabika Abbas Naqvi speaks about the deep connection between a woman and her saree. The saree is more than just clothes ; it's a symbol of a woman’s identity , strength , and cultural heritage . Tone: The tone is reflective and empowered . It's about appreciating tradition while also showing the strength and individuality of women. It may also have a hint of defiance as it challenges how society sees women. Feelings: The poem conveys pride, vulnerability, and empowerment. It highlights the emotional bond women have with their saree and the challenges they face, but also their inner strength. Intention: The poet wants to celebrate the saree as a symbol of strength and identity , showing that women are more than just the clothes they wear. It's about reclaiming their power...

                               War poetry This blog is part of task given by prakrutima'am Choose one poem from the English literary cannon which deals with the theme of war and compare it with any one of the five war poems you have studied in this unit. [Discuss aspects like the style of the poems, language employed, treatment of the theme of war, etc.] How are they different? Are there any similarities? To address this prompt, we will compare "Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen, a renowned war poem from World War I, with "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Lord Tennyson, a Victorian-era poem inspired by the Crimean War. Comparison 1. Theme and Treatment of War "The Charge of the Light Brigade": Tennyson’s poem celebrates the bravery and valor of soldiers despite the futility of their mission. War is depicted as honorable, and the soldiers are remembered as heroic figures. The tone is reverentia...

T.S. Eliot - Criticism - Tradition and Individual Talent  This blog is part of task given by Dilipsir Barad  (click here) About T.S Eliot Thomas Stearns Eliot OM (26 September 1888 – 4 January 1965) was a poet, essayist and playwright. He was a leading figure in English-language Modernist poetry where he reinvigorated the art through the use of language, writing style, and verse structure. He is also noted for his critical essays, which often re-evaluated long-held cultural beliefs. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to a prominent Boston Brahmin family, he moved to England in 1914 at the age of 25 and went on to settle, work, and marry there. He became a British subject in 1927 at the age of 39 and renounced his American citizenship. Eliot first attracted widespread attention for his poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" from 1914 to 1915, which, at the time of its publication, was considered outlandish. It was followed by The Waste Land (1922), "The Hollow Men" (19...

Exploring the Words of the Year 2024 | Brain Rot and Manifest This Blog part of task given by Dilipsir Barad Every year, lexicographers compile their dictionaries by analysing social media platforms to identify new words for inclusion. Many of these words reflect the diverse social trends of that specific year. In 2024, many words emerged from social media and various cultural trends. Most of these dictionaries shortlist the words to reflect the moods and conversations that have helped shape the past year. Below are some of the most prominent trending words of 2024. Why ‘brain rot’? ‘Brain rot’ is defined as “the supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material (now particularly online content) considered to be trivial or unchallenging. Also: something characterized as likely to lead to such deterioration”. Our experts noticed that ‘brain rot’ gained new prominence this year as a term used to capture conce...