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Cultural Conflicts between East and West According to A Passage to India “Oh, East is East, and West is West, and never the twain shall meet...” -Rudyard Kipling The Ballad of East and West E. M. Forster's (1879-1970) "A Passage to India" (1924) attempts to bring East and West-the colonizer and the colonized in one circle of life breaking the boundaries of geography, culture, religion, race and cast Dr. Aziz's attempts to be decent to the English, his subsequent arrest, trial and final anti-English sentiments prove that there is an unbridgeable gulf between East and West.   The novel begins and ends with a question - can the English and Indian races be friends and, at the end of the novel, the answer appears to be no, "No, not yet". "Why can't we be friends now?" said the other, holding him affectionately.... But ………. they said in their hundred voices, "No, not yet," and the sky said, "No. not there"   As pa...

Evaluation of William Shakespeare's As You Like It as a Romantic Comedy William Shakespeare's “As You Like It” is a perfect example of a romantic comedy. "As You Like It" is considered a romantic comedy for several reasons. The play is characterized by its themes of love, humor and wit, Pastoral Setting, disguises and mistaken identities, and happy ending, etc. Here's a justification for "As You Like It" as a romantic comedy. It combines love, humor, and happy endings with a light-hearted tone. The play explores themes of love, identity, and nature.   1. Love and Romance: Love is the central theme of the play. The story revolves around multiple love stories, especially between Rosalind and Orlando. Their love relationship shows the playful and irrational nature of love. The lovers face challenges but end up happily united. Rosalind says- "Love is merely a madness" (Act 3, Scene 2).   2. Humor and Wit: The play, As You Like It, is filled with h...

Shakespeare’s Tragedies with Short Description of Characters Character List of Shakespeare's Macbeth Lady Macbeth:  Lady Macbeth is the devilish wife/ spouse of Macbeth. Her ambition helps to force her husband towards the determined act of murder. Her husband's cruelty and her personal guilt recoil on her.   Macbeth: He is a captain in Duncan's army. Later the Thane of Glamis and Cawdor. Three Witches inform Macbeth that he will be the king of Scotland. He takes his destiny into his personal arms to overcome his higher judgment and position. His bloody reign culminates in a war between Malcolm and the English forces. Duncan:  He is the King of Scotland. His victories in opposition to rebellious kinsmen have made him famous.  He has also become an honored king. Donalbain and Malcolm:  Donalbain and Malcolm are Duncan's two sons. Fearful of the implication of their father's murder, they flee Scotland. Donalbain flees to Ireland and Malcolm to England. He raises a...

What is Language? Properties and Characteristics of Language Human beings have felt the necessity of a medium to communicate with each other from the very beginning of civilization. Language has helped in this purpose. Without language, we could not come to as we know now it. Besides its being a means of communication, it is mandatory in all sectors of life. However, animals also communicate with one another through their own language. But it is a human language that marks a difference between human beings and animals. What is the definition of language? Language refers to a system of communication in which human beings, as members of society, communicate with one another by talking, writing, or by the sign. "A language is a structured system of communication used by humans. Languages consist of spoken sounds in spoken languages or written elements in written languages."                            ...

Shakespeare’s Tragedies with Short description of Characters In Shakespeare's tragedies, the protagonist has a flaw that results in his or her downfall. There are both internal and external struggles. They often have a bit of the supernatural element. Often there are characters that have the work of lightening the mood, but the general tone of the piece is sort of serious. There are 10 Shakespearean plays generally known as tragedy. They are as follows: Antony and Cleopatra Characters in the Play: Antony: A fierce and feared soldier. He rules the Roman Empire along with Octavius Caesar and Lepidus. At the beginning of the play, Antony has neglected his duties as a ruler. He carries on a highly visible romance with Cleopatra. His loyalty is split between the Western and Eastern worlds. He feels the necessity to reaffirm respect. It has made him a celebrated Roman hero. He's also head over heels in love with Cleopatra. Cleopatra: The beautiful queen of Egypt and Antony’s lover...