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Blog is given by Prakruti ma'am   Basic Elements of Transcendentalism in the Works of Henry David Thoreau Introduction:  Transcendentalism, a philosophical and literary movement of the early 19th century, emphasized individual intuition, self-reliance, and the inherent goodness of people and nature. Henry David Thoreau, one of the movement's most influential figures, expressed these principles in his works, particularly Walden and Civil Disobedience. This discussion explores six fundamental elements of Transcendentalism—self-reliance, free thinking/individualism, nonconformity/civil disobedience, spirituality, the importance of nature, and confidence—in the context of Thoreau’s writings. 1) Self-Reliance Thoreau advocates self-reliance as a path to personal and philosophical fulfillment. In Walden, he deliberately withdraws from society to live in solitude near Walden Pond, sustaining himself with minimal resources. He writes, "I went to the woods because I wished to live ...

Blog is given by Dilip sir  https://blog.dilipbarad.com/2021/06/artist-floating-world.html Video 1 The video presented by Johnny from Ignite offers an insightful analysis of Kazuo Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World, focusing on its formal elements and narrative structure. The discussion underscores the significance of literary form, particularly in the context of prose fiction, and how it shapes the reader’s engagement with the text. The speaker highlights the novel’s central themes, including memory, subjectivity, and the absence of objective truth, which are intricately linked to its narrative structure and the protagonist’s unreliable perspective. Form and Subjectivity in Fiction The video articulates the concept of ‘form’ in literature, emphasizing its role in guiding the reader’s understanding of the text. As a work of prose fiction, An Artist of the Floating World utilizes a non-linear narrative structure to reflect the complexities of memory and the subjective nature...

Blog id given by Megha ma'am Pre-Viewing  -Comedy of Menace The term "Comedy of Menace" describes a type of drama where humor and fear exist side by side, creating a disturbing yet darkly amusing atmosphere. The phrase was first used by David Campton as the subtitle of his 1957 play The Lunatic View: A Comedy of Menace. However, it became widely associated with Harold Pinter, who, along with Campton and N. F. Simpson, was identified as part of this theatrical style by critic Irving Wardle in the 1950s. Peculiar Characteristics Sense of Threat – There is an underlying feeling of danger or violence, even in seemingly ordinary situations. Dark Humor – The plays mix comedy with unsettling elements, making the audience laugh and feel uneasy at the same time. Pinteresque Dialogue – Pauses, silences, and ambiguous speech create tension and mystery. Unclear Motivations – Characters' pasts and intentions are often vague, increasing suspense. Trapped Characters – The protagonis...