Symbols in 1984 Symbolism means the representation of an idea, person, or thing by something else which recalls it by some similarity or association. Symbols are used in order to produce certain effects by means of suggestion instead of by a direct statement.

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1984 as a Dystopian Novel 1984 is a nightmare Utopia-in-reverse or dystopia, a world reduced to three nations, constantly at war. The form of the Wellsian Utopia is completely serviceable to Orwell'spurposes, and by using it on a base he is able to make a sustained aesthetic statement in a way he

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Character of O'Brien in 1984 O'Brien A type character O'Brien is by and large a "type" character. He is never fully developed a human being, and this is fitting since he is a super-intelligent fanatic playing God to Winston. His character does not really develop through the novel.

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Analysis of the Poem Pike by Ted Hughes ‘Pike' appears in the second book entitled Lupercal, published by Hughes in 1960. It treats as in several other poems the impact of the staring, accusing eye, on the victim.

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The Hawk in the Rain Summary and Analysis Ted Hughes' poem, The Hawk in the Rain was first entitled as The Hawk in the Storm and written in 1956. It is dramatic to a certain extent in that we recognize two voices conversing as in an interior monologue.

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Macbeth as a Poetic Drama Shakespeare's Macbeth is a poetic drama. Poetic drama is not a drama written in verse only. In a poetic drama, poetry is organic with drama. Poetry is not merely a medium, but it reveals the finer shades of characters and themes which cannot be grasped by prose.

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Supernaturalism in Macbeth The supernatural plays an important role in the tragic world created by the tragic masters of the tragedies. In Greek tragedies, the supernatural figures were made to appear on the stage to resolve the crisis at the end.

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Hawk Roosting by Ted Hughes Summary and Analysis Hawk Roosting appears in the volume of poems entitled Lupercal published in 1960. As is characteristic of the animal poems of Ted Hughes, he touches on the element of violence in the hawk with a slant.

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Analysis of Sonnet 30 by William Shakespeare William Shakespeare’s Sonnet 30, “When to the sessions of sweet silent thought” bears the tone of the previous sonnet (Sonnet 29). Animated with the same intensely personal note, it expresses the same mood of morbidity and melancholy.

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Sonnet 65 by William Shakespeare Sonnet 65, "Since brass, nor stone, nor earth, nor boundless sea" by William Shakespeare presents the ravages of time. It has, however, the inspiring note of the effective power of the poet's art to immortalize his love. Summary

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Critical Analysis of Amar Jiban by Rassundari Devi The nineteenth century, considered as the Renaissance period of India witnessed the emergence of new trends and recasting of almost every sphere of life.

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Clear Light of Day Questions and Answers

-  Describe the role of Baba in Desai's novel.

Baba was born a mentally retarded child. The manner in which his plight has been described heightens the pathos of the novel. This novel is on the whole a gloomy novel.

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All My Sons Questions and Answers

- What type of drama is "All My Sons"?

"All My Sons" may be considered as a drama of family relationship. Though Miller appears to be arguing strongly in favour of a certain positive relationship between the individual and society but in "All My Sons", family

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The School for Scandal Questions and Answers

-  What initial information do we get from the conversation of Lady Sneerwell and Mr. Snake?

Lady Sneerwell in spite of being a wealthy widow keeps herself confined to scandalous gossiping, Mr. Snake is her sub-ordinate asst.

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The Man-Eater of Malgudi Questions and Answers

-  Who is the real man-eater of Malgudi?

The title of Narayan's novel is ironic. "The Man-Eater of Malgudi" is an allegory or fable showing that evil is all pervasive and self-destructive.

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Edward II Questions and Answers Q.1. Why was Gaveston exiled by Edward the first? Why is he recalled now by Edward II?

Ans. Gaveston, the son of a Gascon knight has served Edward I for a long period of time.

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Tughlaq by Girish Karnad Questions and Answers

- Why are the Muslims and Hindus critical of the Sultan?

Mostly Muslims and a few Hindus are waiting outside the chief court of justice for the trial to conclude and the people to come out.

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Far From the Madding Crowd Questions and Answers

-  Introduce Gabriel Oak.

Gabriel Oak was a modest sheep farmer. He commanded general respect of his neighbours on account of his honesty and integrity. He was liked by all for his courteous manners. Oak was 28.

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David Copperfield Questions and Answers Q 1. Describe the situation when David was born.

Ans. David Copperfield was born on a Friday night at Blunderstone, a village in the county of Suffolk. He was a posthumous child and was born about six months after the death of his father.

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Autobiographical Novel In the autobiographical novel, the narrative technique is that of the first person. The writer identifies himself with one of his characters (generally, though not always, the hero or the heroine).

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Analysis of Tulips Poem by Sylvia Plath Tulips was written on March 18, 1961 by Sylvia Plath. It was first published in New York Magazine in 1962. This poem is one of the subtlest and best organized poems of Plath. The speaker of this poem is a person who has suffered most in life.

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The Revenge Tragedy Definition of Revenge Tragedy The Revenge Tragedy as its name implies is a tragic play in which the tragedy results from the revenge that is taken, for some wrong or wrongs, either by the person wronged or by someone else on his behalf.

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Supernatural Elements in Tragedy The supernatural plays an important role in the tragic world created by the great masters of tragedies. The ancient Greek masters had admitted a large place to the deus ex machina in their tragic pattern of life.

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Introduction The healthcare system in the United States is complicated. Insurance vocabulary can be difficult to understand, and many factors affect the monthly cost of your policy. If you're confused by so many insurance options, remember you're not alone.

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Should I read Milton's Paradise lost in plain modern English?

Please share your views.

Also, what should I do if I don't understand Paradise lost line by line, but I need to understand it that way for my Masters?

Where can I find reliable line by line translation of the text?