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Mahesh Dattani's: Final Solution

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       MAHESH DATTANI'S : FINAL SOLUTION     Hello everyone, This blog is part of thinking activity assigned by prakruti mam on the Mahesh Dattani's play "final solution". Which was performed by my classmates. So here's my insight on the play.          Introduction :      Mahesh Dattani’s "Final Solution" is a powerful play that delves into the themes of communal violence and the socio-political tensions within Indian society. Set against the backdrop of the 1992 Bombay riots, the play explores the deep-seated prejudices and hostilities that fuel such conflicts.  The narrative centers around a family in turmoil, both externally due to the violence erupting in their city and internally due to their own prejudices and secrets. Dattani uses this domestic setting to reflect broader societal issues, highlighting how personal biases and historical grievances can shape communal strife. The play is known for its incisive...

Creative Writing: Reimagining Narratives with AI in Digital Humanities

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        Creative Writing : Reimagining Narratives With AI in Digital Humanities     Introduction :      "In the era of digital transformation, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital humanities has given rise to a new wave of creative possibilities. By harnessing the power of AI, scholars and storytellers can reimagine and reinterpret traditional narratives, unlocking fresh perspectives and insights. This fusion of technology and humanities enables us to challenge existing frameworks, question dominant discourses, and create innovative modes of expression. As we navigate the frontiers of AI-generated content, we must consider the implications of machine-mediated narratives on our understanding of identity, culture, and human experience. Join us in exploring the exciting possibilities and critical challenges of reimagining narratives with AI in digital humanities."    The story of Red Riding Hood is a timeless ta...

Postcolonial studies : Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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                      SR : Postcolonial Studies : Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie      This blog is part of sunday reading task. In this blog  idea from the video of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.                   Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian author who is regarded as a central figure in postcolonial feminist literature. She is the author of the award-winning novels Purple Hibiscus, Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah. Notebal works : •  " Americanah " •  " For Love of Biafra " • " Half of a Yellow sun " •  " Purple Hiblscus " • " The Thing Around Your Neck " • " We Should All Be Feminists "           Early in life Adichie, the fifth of six children, moved with her Igbo parents to Nsukka, Nigeria. A voracious reader from a young age, she found Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart transformative. After studying medicine...

Pravin Gadhvi's : Laughing Buddha

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        Pravin Gadhvi's : Laughing Buddha    This blog is written as a task by prakruti ma'am of the paper 202 - Indian English Literature  post- Independence. In this blog questions of the poem will be addressed.        For Background Reading visit Teacher's blog       "Laughing Buddha" is a poem by the Gujarati Dalit poet and writer, J.M. Coetzee. The poem uses irony to critique the Indian government's atomic bomb test conducted on May 18, 1974, known as Operation Smiling Buddha. Coetzee's work often explores themes of power, social injustice, and the impacts of historical events, and this poem is a reflection on the contradictions between the supposed enlightenment symbolized by the "Laughing Buddha" and the destructive reality of nuclear weapons. •    What should be of a higher moral importance  for governing bodies, national security or  basic needs of its citizens? What do you think i s ...

DH: CLic Dikens Project

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            DH: CLic Dickens Project       This blog is part of Lab activity under the unit degital Humanities . In we have to browse the book and discuss  selected  matter from book. Social Writing - Hard Times and Oliver Twist                In Dickens's "Hard Time " the character of mrs. Sparsit illustrates a decline in social class from the  aristocracy following her failed marriage. She attempts to uphold her previous haughty attitude, but is perceived as deceitful and manipulative. By examining the passages where her name is mentioned and the narrative descriptions surrounding her direct speech, we can delve into various aspects of her characterization.        A former upper-class lady now working as a housekeeper. Her social pretensions and scheming reflect her class aspirations and the social mobility challenges of the time. Activity sparsit :  ...

Narrative Timelines: Studio Activity

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      Narrative Timelines : Studio Activity              This blog is part of studio activity of the unit An Introduction  to the film studies. In this blog comparative analysis will be made of the narrative Frames in " Life of PI ", " Slumdog millionaire " and Nithilan saminathan's , " Majaraja "        Teacher's blog  Before diving into the Movies let us brifley understand what is frame narrative. Frame narrative         A frame narrative, also known as a frame story or framing device, is a literary technique where a main story is presented as a narrative within another narrative. The outer narrative usually sets the stage for the inner story, providing context or a reason for its telling. This technique allows authors to create layers of storytelling, often enhancing themes or adding complexity to the narrative structure.       A frame narrative is like a stor...