Sonnet 73 Summary In this poem the speaker invokes a series of metaphors to characterize the nature of what he perceives to be his old age. In the first quatrain he tells the beloved that his age is like a “time of year”, late autumn, when the leaves have completely fallen from the trees, and … Read more
Sonnet 130: My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun By William Shakespeare My mistress’ eyes are nothing like the sun; Coral is far more red than her lips’ red; If snow be white, why then her breasts are dun; If hairs be wires, black wires grow on her head. I have seen roses damasked, red … Read more
Sonnet 65 by William Shakespeare: Summary, Line-by-Line Explanation and Critical Analysis Before going into Sonnet 65, it is important to read sonnet 63 and 64. Let us first gather some information from these sonnets. SONNET NO. 63 Against my love shall be as I am now, With Time’s injurious hand crushed and o’erworn; When hours … Read more
The Screen Scene SCREEN SCENE The screen scene is Sheridan’s greatest achievement. This scene provides a strength to the plot and makes it interesting and heart-warming. At the end of this scene we find changes in some character’s mentality. The ‘screen-scene’ is one of the greatest triumphs of Sheridan. The Fabrication of the scene: This … Read more
In the play School For Scandal, Sheridan has satirised the lifestyle of his contemporary society. Elucidate. [OR] The play School For Scandal is an excellent example of the comedy of manners. Assess. [OR] “Sheridan has a minute observation of the lifestyle of his contemporary society”. Analyse this statement in the light of School For Scandal. … Read more
In The School For Scandal Sheridan has touched the zenith of anti-sentimental movement. Define. [OR] “As far as anti-sentimental comedy is concerned, The School For Scandal is a brilliant work of art.” Justify the statement. [OR] The School For Scandal is closely related with sentimental comedy. Elucidate. [OR] Inspite of being an anti-sentimental comedy, The … Read more
Critically examine the art of plot construction in The School For Scandal. [OR] “The principle theme of The School For Scandal finally combines two subplots into one.” Illustrate. Ans. In fact, Sheridan’s primary concern in this play is to present a difference between appearance and reality. This is one of the fundamental components of a … Read more
Lotus by Toru Dutt Study Guide : Summary, Analysis, Themes, Literary Devices & Questions Introduction: In this poem “Lotus”, Toru Dutt writes in praise of the lotus flower and declares it the ‘queenliest flower of all’. Within the fourteen lines of this sonnet, she describes the closely fought battle between the rose and the lily … Read more
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS Question 1:What is the full name of Pablo Neruda? Ans:The full name of Pablo Neruda is Neftali Ricardo Reyes Basoalto. Question 2: When was Neruda awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature? Ans: Pablo Neruda was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1971. Question 3: Explain the metaphor in the line: “The … Read more
Line-by-Line Explanations/ Summary in details 1. Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, A group of soldiers were returning back to their shelters after a prolonged war. They seemed to be like beggars under sacks. 2. Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge. The soldiers are walking improperly. Their knees were touching each other … Read more