About the Poem : This magnificent poem was written by the noted Poet Laureate Edward James Ted Hughes. The poem revolves round the hypocrisy of human beings who exploit Mother Nature for their own selfish gain and never try to repair her wounds. Critical Analysis of the Poem This poem is a warning to the … Read more
Introduction : Moll’s most salient characteristics are her ingenuity, energy, and determination to survive and do well. She is willing to sacrifice moral principles in order to prosper, but does not appear to be extraordinarily wicked: when her continued prosperity seems secure, she can be an exemplary wife, sober and virtuous. Beautiful, Clever and Talented … Read more
■ The appreciation of the poem : The poem ‘Upon Westminster Bridge’ is a Petrarchan sonnet. In this poem the poet describes the beauty of the bridge. It is a romantic poem. The poet was mesmerised with the panoramic landscape, beauty, calm and quiet nature seen from the Westminster Bridge. □ Theme: The theme of … Read more
William Shakespeare has introduced the theme of time, love, and eternal qualities of art throughout the sonnet no 18 . Shakespeare explains : 1) Time as destructive force, 2) at the same moment he holds up Internal quality of art which transcends the ravages of time, and, 3) he also expressed his sincere love, … Read more
Introduction : In this poem William Shakespeare has introduced the theme of time in two dimensions: 1. Time as destructive force 2. Internal quality of art which transcends the ravages of time . Comparison of the poets friends beauty : In Sonnet 18, in the very first line Shakespeare has compared the beauty of his … Read more
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK For English Grammar: What is Grammar? Grammar is a set of convention and rules that govern language. It is context dependent, based on structure of language and different in cultural transmission. In the case of any grammar of any language, there are four major elements in a grammar that … Read more
Belinda: A Central Character of the Mock-epic Belinda is a central character of the play. Opening lines of the poem make it very clear to the readers that Belinda is the central character and heroine of this mock-epic. Belinda is a complex character in Rape of the Lock. Her character is presented under different roles … Read more
FOCUS :The civil rights movement BEFORE 1.) 1940 Richard Wright’s Native Son discusses the criminal roles that white society creates for African-Americans. 2.) 1950 African-American writer Gwendolyn Brooks wins the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry with her collection Annie Allen. It charts a woman’s move from individual freedom to more engaged ideas of progress. AFTER 1.) … Read more
• The plight of faceless men who are deprived of freedom and dignity in a totalitarian state. Learning Outcomes The learner will be able to: 1. analyse the poem and point out the new trends in modern poetry. 2. explain the theme, tone and message of the poem. 3. discusss the poetic devices employed in … Read more
1. How sensitive is Defoe to the plight of women in his contemporary social milieu? Is Moll Flanders an early feminist novel? Answer for Study Question 1 The most striking and unusual features about Moll Flanders as a female protagonist are her intelligence, her practical competence, her self-sufficiency, and her defiance of conventional feminine … Read more