Q. Discuss Tennyson as a representative poet. Introduction Alfred Tennyson (6 August 1809 – 6 October 1892) is a British poet. He was the Poet Laureate of Great Britain and Ireland during much of Queen Victoria’s reign and remains one…
Question: Discuss The Scholar Gipsy as a pastoral elegy. Introduction The term pastoral has been derived from the Latin word ‘pastor’ which means shepherd. Pastoral elegy is a literary term that idealizes rural life or the rural world. It depicts…
Critical appreciation of the poem Dover Beach Question: Write a critical appreciation of the poem “Dover Beach”. Or, discuss the theme of the poem “Dover Beach” Introduction “Dover Beach” is a poem with mournful tone of an elegy. Matthew Arnold…
Use of symbols of Hopkins Question: Comment on Hopkins’ use of symbols. Or, Hopkin’s appreciation of nature. Or, images of Hopkin’s poetry. Introduction Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844-1889) was a Jesuit priest and posthumously recognized Victorian religious poet. He is most…
Question: Discuss The role of chance and coincidence in Silas Marner. Introduction Chance and coincidence play a vital role in the novel “Silas Marner” by George Eliot (1819-1880). They influence the plot of the Novel and contribute much to the…
The reasons for rejecting the knighthood of Tagore Question: Discuss the reasons for Tagore’s rejecting or renouncing knighthood. Or, discuss Tagore as a patriot. Introduction: Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) is the greatest literary figure in the history of Bengali Literature. He…
Child psychology is presented in Games at Twilight Question: Discuss the child psychology presented in the short story “Games at Twilight”. Introduction Anita Desai (1937 – present) is a luminous Indian English novelist. She has illustrated child psychology in his…
Orwell’s Attitude Towards Imperialism Question: What is imperialism? Discuss Orwell’s attitude towards imperialism. Introduction Imperialism is the process of expanding power and influence by a strong nation over a weaker nation. The word imperialism originated from the Latin word ‘imperium’…
Background of the speech Gettysburg Address Question: Discuss the background of the speech “Gettysburg Address”. Or, describe the reasons of the speech “Gettysburg Address”. Introduction The background of “Gettysburg Address” is historic, humanitarian, inspirational, and based on national interest. This…
The social picture in The Garden Party Question: Describe the social picture you get in Mansfield’s “The Garden Party”. Introduction “The Garden Party” which is a masterpiece of Mansfield’s (1888-1923) short stories highlights social consciousness. In this short story, the…
Sketch the character of Della Question: Sketch the character of Della. Introduction “The Gift of the Magi” is a famous short story written by O. Henry (1862-1910). The plot of the story is about the passionate, pure, and sacrificial love…
Nelson Mandela as a political leader Question: Discuss Nelson Mandela’s contribution to establishing democracy in South Africa. Or, discuss Nelson Mandela as a political leader. Discuss the role of Mandela as a freedom fighter. Introduction Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) is an…
The character of the narrator of Araby Question: How does James Joyce show the romantic cravings of a young heart in a realistic setting “Araby”? Or, trace the gradual development of the boy protagonist in the story ‘Araby’ Or, sketch…
What picture of Dublin society do you get in Araby Question: What picture of Dublin society do you get in James Joyce’s short story “Araby”? Introduction Araby is an acclaimed short story by James Joyce (1882-1941). The story depicts the…
Discuss the prose style of Bacon Question: Discuss Bacon’s prose style. Introduction Francis Bacon (1561-1626) has made an untold contribution to the development of English prose. He is most remarkable as a prose writer for two reasons such as the…
Discuss Bacon as an essayist Question: Discuss Bacon as an essayist with reference to his essays. Introduction The word essay is derived from the French word ‘essayer’, which means “to attempt,” or “to try. Francis Bacon (1561-1626) who is the…
I Have a Dream as a charter of freedom and equality for the black people of America Question: Consider Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” as a charter of freedom and equality for the black people of America. Or,…
Desire Under the Elms Written by Eugene O’Neill (October 16, 1888 – November 27, 1953). He is famous for Expressionism . Key information Date premiered: November 11, 1924 Genre: Tragedy Place setting: A farmhouse of New England. Time setting: 1850s…