Imperialism evoked varied responses from not only the military commanders, but also the authors w... more Imperialism evoked varied responses from not only the military commanders, but also the authors who got carried away by it. The writers of the age responded to Imperialism by upholding, celebrating, resenting or subtly resenting it or by a combination of these. But these responses had one common trait: the Empire spoke through them. The troubled backdrop of Imperialism offered a rich site of investigations into the psyche of the Empire and it was amply explored by the literary artists in its diverse shades. While the authors exhibit these Imperialist tendencies explicitly and implicitly, none matches Rudyard Kipling. He is a versatile writer with full-fledged novels like Kim, huge collections of stories like The Jungle Book, myriad poems and letters. In reading him, we get closer to what the Empire was made up of. Hailed as the " Prophet of British Imperialism " , Kipling's explicit and implicit Imperialist tendencies have been explored to the fullest. But as we celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of Kipling's birth, it calls for a reassessment of Kipling's works and his relationship to India. An advocate of " the white man's burden " to civilise the natives, thereby justifying the superiority of the British, Kipling's attitude to India assumes ambivalence, hitherto unexplored by most critics and readers. This paper is an attempt to re-evaluate Kipling and throw light on his twofold relationship to India. The minuteness and beauty with which he depicts the Indian landscape is impeccable. And many of his characters are thoughtfully sculpted to represent the colonial self, torn between the two worlds. The very striking contrast between the civilization and ruggedness is construed in the Indian context. His works are a journey through the labyrinth of Indian lanes where the Nature, human nature and modern civilization cross paths and reveal the spirit of India.
William Butler Yeats is a name in the Irish tradition, folklore and literature that is impossible... more William Butler Yeats is a name in the Irish tradition, folklore and literature that is impossible to be ignored and natural to be adored. What has been very duly noticed is his invaluable role in the Celtic cultural and literary revolution. However, one aspect of his prolific work, that requires more exploration, is also an adoption, adaptation and reincarnation of the Greek mythology. And this paper sets out to scrutinize this inseparable feature that often figures in his bountiful work. Introduction Originality is a very evasive term. In spite of the claims of writers and the scrutiny of the critics, it is very difficult to ascertain the originality of ideas. We have been created by not only our environment but also by what we read and listen to. We knowingly and unknowingly absorb ideas from people around us and also from the authors whose works we read. Yeats remarks:
It is the unending process of communication that keeps the world alive and going. Disruption, rup... more It is the unending process of communication that keeps the world alive and going. Disruption, rupture or disturbance in this process has far reaching results that adversely affect our routine and work life. This paper adopts a pragmatic approach to study (mis)communication, the factors contributing to it and ways to repair it. The cycle of communication has to run smoothly to enable us to overcome errors and keep the machinery of personal and professional relationships oiled. And the cycle should be recycled to rectify the errors and resume harmony. Launching Communication is something that we do day in and day out. It is synonymous with our existence. The chain of communication is what connects us to our inner and outer world. Hence, it is extremely important that we take care of what and how we communicate. But somehow, due to our carelessness or lack of adequate skill, there is so many times more miscommunication than communication and the entire cycle or process is disrupted. This disruption leads to a chain reaction, sending ripples in our work and routine life. Does Communication Require Recycling too? What men want is not knowledge, but certainty. Bertrand Russell Communication is a word that has become centripetal in today's fast changing, digital world. Every nano second counts and we have to derive maximum benefit out of it. It's now or never and if the door of opportunity is shut, the most probable scenario would be that it would remain shut. For every little opportunity, there are thousands of suitors and once you are out of the queue, you are out. The optimum use of an opportunity could be made only and only by precise, perfect, to the point communication. The process of communication is described as a cycle. The sender has a message to be conveyed. He encrypts his ideas into words as language is the most widely used medium of communication. The words are conveyed through a channel. This channel would mean face to face communication or telephonic conversation or written communication. The receiver, on receiving the message, decrypts it and catches the underlying ideas or feelings. A feedback or response is generated in the mind of the receiver that he passes on to the sender that again triggers another communication between them. This cycle continues and leads to an exchange of ideas, emotions, knowledge, opinions or beliefs. The sender and receiver keep on interchanging their roles so as to enable a participative, two way communication. Understanding is the factor that plays a key role in this entire cycle and acts as a stimulus for further developments. Understanding is a thing that most of us take for granted and hence, we expect people to fathom the depths of our minds and hearts by using half-uttered and sometimes even non-uttered statements or questions. Such fragmentary utterances are not understood or partially understood or misunderstood. The Principle of Parsimony (Carletta & Mellish, 1996) explains: The Principle of Parsimony states that people usually try to complete tasks with the least effort that will produce a satisfactory solution. In task-oriented dialogue, this produces a tension between conveying information
The old dogmas about the true nature of Man need to be revised, revisited, and re-evaluated. Korz... more The old dogmas about the true nature of Man need to be revised, revisited, and re-evaluated. Korzybski endeavoured to study and approach the evolutionary nature of human beings by propounding the time-binding theory that takes into consideration all the characteristics that make a man, man. The theory does so very mathematically and methodically, enlisting the various dimensions of Man, and goes on to distinguish him from plants and animals. There is the clearing away of the fog of misconceptions to demystify our minds. The beliefs about our ethics have also been challenged and a new ethics has been prescribed, designed to enable our time-binding energies in appropriate direction and leading to continued personal advancement and growth. The concept of Human Engineering is also explore in the hopes that Korzybski's ideas will continue to rejuvenate and revolutionize our social system. Humans can be literally poisoned by false ideas and false teachings. Many people have a just horror at the thought of putting poison into tea or coffee, but seem unable to realize that, when they teach false ideas and false doctrines, they are poisoning the time-binding capacity of their fellow men and women. One has to stop and think!*
English has emerged as the unprecedented Lingua Franca that has taken the world over by a storm. ... more English has emerged as the unprecedented Lingua Franca that has taken the world over by a storm. Sustaining in this multicultural, digital world is next to impossible without a good command over English. Hence, English as Lingua Franca (ELF) requires an in-depth scrutiny, both as a construct and as a reality. This paper analyses the use and employment of English for varied purposes and its implications and results. The native – non-native speaker dichotomy and ways to resolve the situation are brought into consideration. The emergence of a World Standard English is the latest phenomenon and endeavours to bring in the most apt answers to the questions raised by the English speakers all over the world.
An amazing character that has continued to intrigue and perplex the intellectual minds for more t... more An amazing character that has continued to intrigue and perplex the intellectual minds for more than a hundred and twenty-five years deserves an in-depth study and research to explore and unfold its various layers and traits. This paper ventures to examine the pure heart and bright brain of the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes, a character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A possessor of some dazzling traits, he has immaculate insights that lead to the solving of various cases. The character and spirit of Holmes have been so skillfully sketched by the author that they engage the inquiring minds and keep them glued to the stories and novels with an unruffled concentration and dedication. His sharp observations, use of science and a rare logic, solve the unsolvable crimes. His language is at once scientific and poetic, and his use of metaphors, outstanding. This is a humble attempt to take a peek into one of the most admired and adored characters of all times.
Khushwant Singh’s magnum opus Train to Pakistan is a well-documented tale of
the massive geograph... more Khushwant Singh’s magnum opus Train to Pakistan is a well-documented tale of the massive geographical and socio-cultural changes that took place during the Partition of the Indian sub-continent. The nitty gritty of this event has been captured by wonderfully portrayed complex characters. This brings us to the question of pinpointing at the Protagonist of this work. Here, village poses a challenge to accept any other as the protagonist. It is village not only serves as the backdrop of the novel but also as an inescapable character that unfolds the landscape, linguistic, cultural and crisis specificity.
In the Twentieth century arose the Poetic Renaissance with the writers of the New Poetry bringing... more In the Twentieth century arose the Poetic Renaissance with the writers of the New Poetry bringing in a whole new spectrum of themes as well as style. Confessional poetry and Imagism were in vogue. Sylvia Plath was a poetess who translated private intolerable hurt into images that revealed her personal life as well as the themes of Feminism and Holocaust. The death of her father and the two World Wars are the two events that have impacted and laid the foundation for her works. This paper is an attempt to analyse her phantasmagoria in the poem “Daddy” that is a very rhythmic, performative poem. It unravels the subtle, complex rhythms an
Percy Bysshe Shelley was a poet whose name itself is a Metaphor for exquisite, rhythmic poetry la... more Percy Bysshe Shelley was a poet whose name itself is a Metaphor for exquisite, rhythmic poetry laden with images of
Nature as well as Man. He possesses the magical power of transporting the reader into an alternative world with the
unique use of metaphors and imagery. His personal sadness was translated into sweet songs that are echoed in the entire
world defying all boundaries and straddles. One of the most renowned works of Shelley, Ozymandias is a sonnet that
challenges the claims of the emperors and their empires that they are going to inspire generations to come. It glorifies
the timelessness of art. The all-powerful Time ruins everything with its impersonal, indiscriminate and destructive
power. Civilisations and empires are wiped out from the surface of the earth and forgotten but there is something that
outlasts these things and that is art. Eternity can be achieved by the poet’s words, not by the ruler’s will to dominate.
I would guess that most books come from the same mix of three elements: influence, inspiration an... more I would guess that most books come from the same mix of three elements: influence, inspiration and hard work… Each one came into play in the writing of Life of Pi.
Sylvia Plath was an American poet whose name defies all boundaries and straddles worldwide as a M... more Sylvia Plath was an American poet whose name defies all boundaries and straddles worldwide as a Metaphor for Rhythmic, Performative poetry laden with references of her Personal Angst, Holocaust and Feminism. She possesses the magical power of translating her personal hurt into a public spectacle, creating a Phantasmagoria before our minds' eye. Her poem Lady Lazarus is charged with some very powerful imagery and a defiance of rational structures. It unleashes not only her agony at personal level but also portrays the woes of women at large and of the Holocaust victims. She displays the mythopoeic powers in her extension of the myth of Lazarus. Plath introduces the female counterpart of Lazarus i.e. Lady Lazarus who has this gift of being reborn and revolting against the torment of men, and all tormentors at large.
The notion of Democracy implies Equality for one and all in each and every field. However, woman ... more The notion of Democracy implies Equality for one and all in each and every field. However, woman was considered as an inferior being to man, who was fit only to do household chores and had no potential to participate in literary, financial or any other activity. This gender inequality even in democratic countries led to the eclipse of her mental accomplishments, creativity and her forced seclusion and consequent isolation from the productive process of the contemporary society. Literature holds a mirror to the society and the injustice meted out to woman is portrayed in its works. The gradual rise of Feminism resulted in the awakening and participation of woman in every walk of life, including Literature. This paper aims at studying the status of woman in a democratic set up by providing apt illustrations from Literature. It also traces the development of Literary forms and works by woman writers in the process. Summary: Writing is an aptitude acquired after many extractions and women writers have given voice to their experience in diverse forms and works ranging from literary works to critical works. And still, there are many dormant seeds waiting to bloom in future. This work is a midpoint in a journey, which is an ongoing one. It is an attempt to bring to our notice the female voice which is strident enough to demand a worldwide hearing. On the other hand, it is also soft enough to conjure up an intensely private woman's world. The thrust, both centrifugal and centripetal, lends woman's writing a dynamism and stir. And of course, literature is a sky with no limits and hence there are innumerable doors open for women writing.
The Twentieth century has brought forth the realisation of the need to emancipate, develop and gr... more The Twentieth century has brought forth the realisation of the need to emancipate, develop and grow oneself in every area of human life. Women too have not lagged behind in this. Novelists like Shashi Deshpande and Kundanika Kapadiya have captured this dream of woman to break the shackles of tradition, custom and patriarchy and stretch the horizons to fly in the limitless skies.
Partition, one of the most glaring phenomena in the history of the Indian subcontinent that
led ... more Partition, one of the most glaring phenomena in the history of the Indian subcontinent that
led to the loss of lives and homes is the concern of many sensitive writers. The Paper
attempts to analyze and compare the works of two such writers who were participant,
sufferers and delineators of this event. Though written in two different languages, both these
novels explore the difference made by partition in the lives of innumerable people who got
uprooted or killed in the riots where law and administration failed miserably. The writers
describe event from their own vantage point which help us in understanding this ghastly
happening even better.
Imperialism evoked varied responses from not only the military commanders, but also the authors w... more Imperialism evoked varied responses from not only the military commanders, but also the authors who got carried away by it. The writers of the age responded to Imperialism by upholding, celebrating, resenting or subtly resenting it or by a combination of these. But these responses had one common trait: the Empire spoke through them. The troubled backdrop of Imperialism offered a rich site of investigations into the psyche of the Empire and it was amply explored by the literary artists in its diverse shades. While the authors exhibit these Imperialist tendencies explicitly and implicitly, none matches Rudyard Kipling. He is a versatile writer with full-fledged novels like Kim, huge collections of stories like The Jungle Book, myriad poems and letters. In reading him, we get closer to what the Empire was made up of. Hailed as the " Prophet of British Imperialism " , Kipling's explicit and implicit Imperialist tendencies have been explored to the fullest. But as we celebrate the sesquicentennial anniversary of Kipling's birth, it calls for a reassessment of Kipling's works and his relationship to India. An advocate of " the white man's burden " to civilise the natives, thereby justifying the superiority of the British, Kipling's attitude to India assumes ambivalence, hitherto unexplored by most critics and readers. This paper is an attempt to re-evaluate Kipling and throw light on his twofold relationship to India. The minuteness and beauty with which he depicts the Indian landscape is impeccable. And many of his characters are thoughtfully sculpted to represent the colonial self, torn between the two worlds. The very striking contrast between the civilization and ruggedness is construed in the Indian context. His works are a journey through the labyrinth of Indian lanes where the Nature, human nature and modern civilization cross paths and reveal the spirit of India.
William Butler Yeats is a name in the Irish tradition, folklore and literature that is impossible... more William Butler Yeats is a name in the Irish tradition, folklore and literature that is impossible to be ignored and natural to be adored. What has been very duly noticed is his invaluable role in the Celtic cultural and literary revolution. However, one aspect of his prolific work, that requires more exploration, is also an adoption, adaptation and reincarnation of the Greek mythology. And this paper sets out to scrutinize this inseparable feature that often figures in his bountiful work. Introduction Originality is a very evasive term. In spite of the claims of writers and the scrutiny of the critics, it is very difficult to ascertain the originality of ideas. We have been created by not only our environment but also by what we read and listen to. We knowingly and unknowingly absorb ideas from people around us and also from the authors whose works we read. Yeats remarks:
It is the unending process of communication that keeps the world alive and going. Disruption, rup... more It is the unending process of communication that keeps the world alive and going. Disruption, rupture or disturbance in this process has far reaching results that adversely affect our routine and work life. This paper adopts a pragmatic approach to study (mis)communication, the factors contributing to it and ways to repair it. The cycle of communication has to run smoothly to enable us to overcome errors and keep the machinery of personal and professional relationships oiled. And the cycle should be recycled to rectify the errors and resume harmony. Launching Communication is something that we do day in and day out. It is synonymous with our existence. The chain of communication is what connects us to our inner and outer world. Hence, it is extremely important that we take care of what and how we communicate. But somehow, due to our carelessness or lack of adequate skill, there is so many times more miscommunication than communication and the entire cycle or process is disrupted. This disruption leads to a chain reaction, sending ripples in our work and routine life. Does Communication Require Recycling too? What men want is not knowledge, but certainty. Bertrand Russell Communication is a word that has become centripetal in today's fast changing, digital world. Every nano second counts and we have to derive maximum benefit out of it. It's now or never and if the door of opportunity is shut, the most probable scenario would be that it would remain shut. For every little opportunity, there are thousands of suitors and once you are out of the queue, you are out. The optimum use of an opportunity could be made only and only by precise, perfect, to the point communication. The process of communication is described as a cycle. The sender has a message to be conveyed. He encrypts his ideas into words as language is the most widely used medium of communication. The words are conveyed through a channel. This channel would mean face to face communication or telephonic conversation or written communication. The receiver, on receiving the message, decrypts it and catches the underlying ideas or feelings. A feedback or response is generated in the mind of the receiver that he passes on to the sender that again triggers another communication between them. This cycle continues and leads to an exchange of ideas, emotions, knowledge, opinions or beliefs. The sender and receiver keep on interchanging their roles so as to enable a participative, two way communication. Understanding is the factor that plays a key role in this entire cycle and acts as a stimulus for further developments. Understanding is a thing that most of us take for granted and hence, we expect people to fathom the depths of our minds and hearts by using half-uttered and sometimes even non-uttered statements or questions. Such fragmentary utterances are not understood or partially understood or misunderstood. The Principle of Parsimony (Carletta & Mellish, 1996) explains: The Principle of Parsimony states that people usually try to complete tasks with the least effort that will produce a satisfactory solution. In task-oriented dialogue, this produces a tension between conveying information
The old dogmas about the true nature of Man need to be revised, revisited, and re-evaluated. Korz... more The old dogmas about the true nature of Man need to be revised, revisited, and re-evaluated. Korzybski endeavoured to study and approach the evolutionary nature of human beings by propounding the time-binding theory that takes into consideration all the characteristics that make a man, man. The theory does so very mathematically and methodically, enlisting the various dimensions of Man, and goes on to distinguish him from plants and animals. There is the clearing away of the fog of misconceptions to demystify our minds. The beliefs about our ethics have also been challenged and a new ethics has been prescribed, designed to enable our time-binding energies in appropriate direction and leading to continued personal advancement and growth. The concept of Human Engineering is also explore in the hopes that Korzybski's ideas will continue to rejuvenate and revolutionize our social system. Humans can be literally poisoned by false ideas and false teachings. Many people have a just horror at the thought of putting poison into tea or coffee, but seem unable to realize that, when they teach false ideas and false doctrines, they are poisoning the time-binding capacity of their fellow men and women. One has to stop and think!*
English has emerged as the unprecedented Lingua Franca that has taken the world over by a storm. ... more English has emerged as the unprecedented Lingua Franca that has taken the world over by a storm. Sustaining in this multicultural, digital world is next to impossible without a good command over English. Hence, English as Lingua Franca (ELF) requires an in-depth scrutiny, both as a construct and as a reality. This paper analyses the use and employment of English for varied purposes and its implications and results. The native – non-native speaker dichotomy and ways to resolve the situation are brought into consideration. The emergence of a World Standard English is the latest phenomenon and endeavours to bring in the most apt answers to the questions raised by the English speakers all over the world.
An amazing character that has continued to intrigue and perplex the intellectual minds for more t... more An amazing character that has continued to intrigue and perplex the intellectual minds for more than a hundred and twenty-five years deserves an in-depth study and research to explore and unfold its various layers and traits. This paper ventures to examine the pure heart and bright brain of the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes, a character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A possessor of some dazzling traits, he has immaculate insights that lead to the solving of various cases. The character and spirit of Holmes have been so skillfully sketched by the author that they engage the inquiring minds and keep them glued to the stories and novels with an unruffled concentration and dedication. His sharp observations, use of science and a rare logic, solve the unsolvable crimes. His language is at once scientific and poetic, and his use of metaphors, outstanding. This is a humble attempt to take a peek into one of the most admired and adored characters of all times.
Khushwant Singh’s magnum opus Train to Pakistan is a well-documented tale of
the massive geograph... more Khushwant Singh’s magnum opus Train to Pakistan is a well-documented tale of the massive geographical and socio-cultural changes that took place during the Partition of the Indian sub-continent. The nitty gritty of this event has been captured by wonderfully portrayed complex characters. This brings us to the question of pinpointing at the Protagonist of this work. Here, village poses a challenge to accept any other as the protagonist. It is village not only serves as the backdrop of the novel but also as an inescapable character that unfolds the landscape, linguistic, cultural and crisis specificity.
In the Twentieth century arose the Poetic Renaissance with the writers of the New Poetry bringing... more In the Twentieth century arose the Poetic Renaissance with the writers of the New Poetry bringing in a whole new spectrum of themes as well as style. Confessional poetry and Imagism were in vogue. Sylvia Plath was a poetess who translated private intolerable hurt into images that revealed her personal life as well as the themes of Feminism and Holocaust. The death of her father and the two World Wars are the two events that have impacted and laid the foundation for her works. This paper is an attempt to analyse her phantasmagoria in the poem “Daddy” that is a very rhythmic, performative poem. It unravels the subtle, complex rhythms an
Percy Bysshe Shelley was a poet whose name itself is a Metaphor for exquisite, rhythmic poetry la... more Percy Bysshe Shelley was a poet whose name itself is a Metaphor for exquisite, rhythmic poetry laden with images of
Nature as well as Man. He possesses the magical power of transporting the reader into an alternative world with the
unique use of metaphors and imagery. His personal sadness was translated into sweet songs that are echoed in the entire
world defying all boundaries and straddles. One of the most renowned works of Shelley, Ozymandias is a sonnet that
challenges the claims of the emperors and their empires that they are going to inspire generations to come. It glorifies
the timelessness of art. The all-powerful Time ruins everything with its impersonal, indiscriminate and destructive
power. Civilisations and empires are wiped out from the surface of the earth and forgotten but there is something that
outlasts these things and that is art. Eternity can be achieved by the poet’s words, not by the ruler’s will to dominate.
I would guess that most books come from the same mix of three elements: influence, inspiration an... more I would guess that most books come from the same mix of three elements: influence, inspiration and hard work… Each one came into play in the writing of Life of Pi.
Sylvia Plath was an American poet whose name defies all boundaries and straddles worldwide as a M... more Sylvia Plath was an American poet whose name defies all boundaries and straddles worldwide as a Metaphor for Rhythmic, Performative poetry laden with references of her Personal Angst, Holocaust and Feminism. She possesses the magical power of translating her personal hurt into a public spectacle, creating a Phantasmagoria before our minds' eye. Her poem Lady Lazarus is charged with some very powerful imagery and a defiance of rational structures. It unleashes not only her agony at personal level but also portrays the woes of women at large and of the Holocaust victims. She displays the mythopoeic powers in her extension of the myth of Lazarus. Plath introduces the female counterpart of Lazarus i.e. Lady Lazarus who has this gift of being reborn and revolting against the torment of men, and all tormentors at large.
The notion of Democracy implies Equality for one and all in each and every field. However, woman ... more The notion of Democracy implies Equality for one and all in each and every field. However, woman was considered as an inferior being to man, who was fit only to do household chores and had no potential to participate in literary, financial or any other activity. This gender inequality even in democratic countries led to the eclipse of her mental accomplishments, creativity and her forced seclusion and consequent isolation from the productive process of the contemporary society. Literature holds a mirror to the society and the injustice meted out to woman is portrayed in its works. The gradual rise of Feminism resulted in the awakening and participation of woman in every walk of life, including Literature. This paper aims at studying the status of woman in a democratic set up by providing apt illustrations from Literature. It also traces the development of Literary forms and works by woman writers in the process. Summary: Writing is an aptitude acquired after many extractions and women writers have given voice to their experience in diverse forms and works ranging from literary works to critical works. And still, there are many dormant seeds waiting to bloom in future. This work is a midpoint in a journey, which is an ongoing one. It is an attempt to bring to our notice the female voice which is strident enough to demand a worldwide hearing. On the other hand, it is also soft enough to conjure up an intensely private woman's world. The thrust, both centrifugal and centripetal, lends woman's writing a dynamism and stir. And of course, literature is a sky with no limits and hence there are innumerable doors open for women writing.
The Twentieth century has brought forth the realisation of the need to emancipate, develop and gr... more The Twentieth century has brought forth the realisation of the need to emancipate, develop and grow oneself in every area of human life. Women too have not lagged behind in this. Novelists like Shashi Deshpande and Kundanika Kapadiya have captured this dream of woman to break the shackles of tradition, custom and patriarchy and stretch the horizons to fly in the limitless skies.
Partition, one of the most glaring phenomena in the history of the Indian subcontinent that
led ... more Partition, one of the most glaring phenomena in the history of the Indian subcontinent that
led to the loss of lives and homes is the concern of many sensitive writers. The Paper
attempts to analyze and compare the works of two such writers who were participant,
sufferers and delineators of this event. Though written in two different languages, both these
novels explore the difference made by partition in the lives of innumerable people who got
uprooted or killed in the riots where law and administration failed miserably. The writers
describe event from their own vantage point which help us in understanding this ghastly
happening even better.
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the massive geographical and socio-cultural changes that took place during the
Partition of the Indian sub-continent. The nitty gritty of this event has been
captured by wonderfully portrayed complex characters. This brings us to the
question of pinpointing at the Protagonist of this work. Here, village poses a
challenge to accept any other as the protagonist. It is village not only serves as the
backdrop of the novel but also as an inescapable character that unfolds the
landscape, linguistic, cultural and crisis specificity.
Nature as well as Man. He possesses the magical power of transporting the reader into an alternative world with the
unique use of metaphors and imagery. His personal sadness was translated into sweet songs that are echoed in the entire
world defying all boundaries and straddles. One of the most renowned works of Shelley, Ozymandias is a sonnet that
challenges the claims of the emperors and their empires that they are going to inspire generations to come. It glorifies
the timelessness of art. The all-powerful Time ruins everything with its impersonal, indiscriminate and destructive
power. Civilisations and empires are wiped out from the surface of the earth and forgotten but there is something that
outlasts these things and that is art. Eternity can be achieved by the poet’s words, not by the ruler’s will to dominate.
led to the loss of lives and homes is the concern of many sensitive writers. The Paper
attempts to analyze and compare the works of two such writers who were participant,
sufferers and delineators of this event. Though written in two different languages, both these
novels explore the difference made by partition in the lives of innumerable people who got
uprooted or killed in the riots where law and administration failed miserably. The writers
describe event from their own vantage point which help us in understanding this ghastly
happening even better.
the massive geographical and socio-cultural changes that took place during the
Partition of the Indian sub-continent. The nitty gritty of this event has been
captured by wonderfully portrayed complex characters. This brings us to the
question of pinpointing at the Protagonist of this work. Here, village poses a
challenge to accept any other as the protagonist. It is village not only serves as the
backdrop of the novel but also as an inescapable character that unfolds the
landscape, linguistic, cultural and crisis specificity.
Nature as well as Man. He possesses the magical power of transporting the reader into an alternative world with the
unique use of metaphors and imagery. His personal sadness was translated into sweet songs that are echoed in the entire
world defying all boundaries and straddles. One of the most renowned works of Shelley, Ozymandias is a sonnet that
challenges the claims of the emperors and their empires that they are going to inspire generations to come. It glorifies
the timelessness of art. The all-powerful Time ruins everything with its impersonal, indiscriminate and destructive
power. Civilisations and empires are wiped out from the surface of the earth and forgotten but there is something that
outlasts these things and that is art. Eternity can be achieved by the poet’s words, not by the ruler’s will to dominate.
led to the loss of lives and homes is the concern of many sensitive writers. The Paper
attempts to analyze and compare the works of two such writers who were participant,
sufferers and delineators of this event. Though written in two different languages, both these
novels explore the difference made by partition in the lives of innumerable people who got
uprooted or killed in the riots where law and administration failed miserably. The writers
describe event from their own vantage point which help us in understanding this ghastly
happening even better.