Genre: Short story Writer: Anita Desai, an Indian female novelist and short story writer Theme: Parents’ cherishing of their ambition towards their children and a son’s duty towards his parents in Indian context Characters: 1. Rakesh 2. Varma, Rakesh’s father 3. Rakesh’s mother 4. Veena, Rakesh’s wife 5. Bhatia, Varma’s next door neighbor Summary and... Continue Reading →
Advantages and Disadvantages of Online Education
[The following question is often asked in exams these days. I have always found my students struggling to write a good answer to it. Here I have written an answer in well-composed paragraphs as a model for the students to read and learn from.] What are advantages and disadvantages of online education? (The answer to... Continue Reading →
All the World’s a Stage
All the world’s a stage,And all the men and women merely players;They have their exits and their entrances,And one man in his time plays many parts,His acts being seven ages. At first the infant,Mewling and puking in the nurse’s arms.Then the whining school-boy, with his satchelAnd shining morning face, creeping like snailUnwillingly to school. And... Continue Reading →
Every Morning I Wake
Every morning when I wake,Dear Lord, a little prayer I make,O please do keep Thy loving eyeOn all poor creatures born to die And every evening at sun-downI ask a blessing on the town,For whether we last the night or noI'm sure is always touch-and-go. We are not wholly bad or goodWho live our lives... Continue Reading →
The Gift of the Magi
Written by O. Henri (William Sydney Porter) Characters:DellaMr. James Dillingham Young (Jim) Mrs Sofronie Theme: Giving generously and selflessly Summary of the Story This story, by O. Henri, is about generosity and selfless giving when it comes to giving gifts to your loved ones. There is a young wife named Della who wants to give... Continue Reading →
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