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S.T. Coleridge

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Write in your words the difference between poem and prose.                 According to me the difference between poem and prose decide by use of language, use of words. Generally we differentiates the two form for one is in rhyme and other does not. Which is in rhyme that is poem and latter be considered as prose. But this is not true. It is quality of words and how one has used it, that makes the lines poem or prose. Metre or rhymes have no roll in this matter. Sometime when we are reading prose work and some lines comes, words automatically comes, oh! what a poetic lines. These words have been no rhyme, they have been written in deeper condition of mind. And if during reading rhymed poem if we don't feel certain feelings it is not poem at all. Because poet has to do adding and removing of the words and it reduces naturalness. While in writing prose we can write naturally as words come. But the use of words should be poetic. So, use of words and it's effect upon readers

Online Disscation on 'Dryden'

1. First video makes clear why Dryden considers as 'Father of English criticism and his definition of play. Dilip sir asks few questions that why Dr Samuel Johnson called Dryden father of English criticism? In which way he is Neo classical critic? How does he differs from the classical tradition? We shold have also arise these questions. Dr Mukherjee beautifully clarifies that questions. He mentions Phillip Sidney and says that he was renaissance man in more senses than one, apart him Dryden's definition is more general. About Dryden's definition Dr Mukherjee says that we can break definition in three parts, first is lively image of human nature, second is it represents passions and humor and changes of fortune, and third is it's purpose is give delight and instructions to mankind. WE can understand it by this way. Then Dr Mukherjee also differs Dryden's definition from Aristotle's definition. He says, according to Aristotle tragedy ends with catharsis, but

Thinking Task of 'Dryden's essay'

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1) Do you any difference between Aristotle's definition of Tragedy and Dryden's definition of Play? 2) If you are supposed to give your personal predilection, would you be on the side of the Ancient or the Modern? Please give reasons. 3) Do you think that the arguments presented in favour of the French plays and against English plays are appropriate? (Say for example,  Death  should not be performed as it is neither 'just' not 'liely' image, displaying duel fight with blunted swords, thousands of soldiers marching represented as five on stage, mingling of mirth and serious, multiple plots etc.) 4) What would be your preference so far as poetic or prosaic dialogues are concerned in the play?  1) Yes, the definition of both critics has different aspects in one or the other way. As far as the definition of Aristotle is concern, he defined tragedy as an ‘ideal’ representation of life. While the definition of Dryden says that is should be ‘just’ and

"Teacher's Day" celebration

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                   Teacher's Day is a special day for the appreciation of teachers, and may include celebrations to honour themali for their special contributions in a particular field area, or the community in general.             In India Teachers Day is celebrated on 5th of September as a tribute to the contribution made by the teachers towards the community. Since 1962 the day commemorates the birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan,a great teacher and a staunch believer of education, known for his contribution towards the education system of India.       According to Dr Radhakrishnan, "teachers should be the best minds in the country. "The birthday of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan came to be celebrated as Teachers Day .               On this day we honor our beloved teachers who for their selfless effort towards shaping the carries of their students and elevating the education system of India as a whole.       In our department we also celebrated Teach

Hamlet -Thinking activity .

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How faithful is the movie to the original play?         Movie is quite faithful to the play, because it has followed the text well, but it has also "a creative  touch"  by the director, and in scenes like the conversation between ghost and Hamlet, Hamlet's rude behavior  towards Ophelia, we can notice it is very well directed and performed, it can express emotions as well as by imagination while reading. After watching the movie, have your perception about play, characters or situations changed? At some point it has changed my perception about the play. While reading we can imagine the different kind of situations and scenes of the play, but after watching the movie we come to know about how the dialogues were delivered, and after observing  the expressions, we conclude the interpretation more effectively.  It has given a perfect support to the play to get proper meaning. Do you feel ‘aesthetic delight’ while watching the movie? If yes, exactly when did it ha