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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...