The “Lucy Poems” refer to a series of five short lyrical poems written by the English poet William Wordsworth. These poems were dedicated to an imaginary character named Lucy, who serves as a representation of a young girl or woman who embodies innocence, beauty, and a connection to nature. The poems are often considered part … Read more
Nora Helmer is the protagonist of Henrik Ibsen’s play “A Doll’s House,” first published in 1879. She is a complex and multidimensional character who undergoes significant personal growth and transformation throughout the course of the play. At the beginning of the play, Nora appears to be a typical 19th-century middle-class housewife. She is married to … Read more
Desdemona is a central character in William Shakespeare’s play “Othello.” She is a young and noble Venetian woman, the daughter of Brabantio, a senator. Desdemona plays a significant role in the play as the wife of Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army. Here are some key characteristics and aspects of Desdemona’s character: Virtuous … Read more
Othello, the titular character of William Shakespeare’s play “Othello,” is a complex and multi-dimensional character. Othello’s character is a powerful exploration of the destructive forces of jealousy, insecurity, and manipulation. He embodies the complexities of human nature and the tragic consequences that can arise from unchecked emotions. Othello’s downfall serves as a cautionary tale about … Read more
Oliver Lutkins, the protagonist of “The Hack Driver,” is a complex character who plays a pivotal role in the short story written by Sinclair Lewis. Although initially presented as an ordinary hack driver, Lutkins gradually reveals himself to be a cunning and manipulative individual. Here is a character sketch of Oliver Lutkins: Appearance: Oliver Lutkins … Read more
Belinda is the central character in Alexander Pope’s mock-heroic poem “The Rape of the Lock.” She is a young, beautiful, and fashionable aristocratic lady from the 18th century English society. Belinda’s character represents the ideals and flaws of the upper-class women of the time. Belinda is portrayed as a charming and vain young woman who … Read more
Introduction: Abhijnana-Shakuntalam is a seven act Sanskrit play Written by one of the greatest poets of India, Kalidas. Literally the meaning of the mane of the play is The recognition of Shakuntala by a Token. It is the first ever Indian play to be translated into any western language. Sir William Jones first translated it … Read more
 Introduction: George Eliot is the famous woman novelist. Amongst the galaxy of female novelists that dominated the literary arena in the Victorian era, George Eliot holds an important place. She used a male pen name which was her effort to be taken seriously as a writer in the male-dominated literary world. Her real name was … Read more
Introduction To RASA: Bharata’s Natyashastra is the oldest treatise on Rasa theory. The idea of Rasa in drama or poetry is a unique creation of Indian Dramaturgy and rhetoric. The translation of this word ‘Rasa’ is also very difficult as it is an enjoyment or experience in the mind of the sympathetic audience or reader. … Read more
Bharatas Natya Shastra is the foremost among the works on rhetoric which embodies the rules governing the composition of the play. An aspiring actor can get all the detailed instructions regarding all types of dramatic applications, the rules, styles of language, plots etc. to far as it is applied to the that of drama. He … Read more