June 2025

Comment on Said’s Orientalism as the key to understanding Postcolonial Studies.

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Comment on Said’s Orientalism as the key to understanding Postcolonial Studies Edward Said’s theory of Orientalism is considered a foundational concept in the field of Postcolonial Studies. In his 1978 book titled Orientalism, Said argued that the West (mainly Europe and America) constructed a false and stereotypical image of the East (Asia, the Middle East, […]

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Would you agree with Namvar Singh that ‘neo-colonialism’ can be resisted? Discuss

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Would you agree with Namvar Singh that ‘neo-colonialism’ can be resisted? Discuss Yes, I agree with Namvar Singh’s view that neo-colonialism can be resisted. Neo-colonialism refers to a new form of control that developed after the end of direct colonial rule. It includes economic dominance, cultural influence, and political pressure by powerful countries over developing

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Bring out the link between language teaching and the study of literary texts.

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Bring out the link between language teaching and the study of literary texts Language teaching and the study of literary texts are closely connected. Literature is not just a source of enjoyment; it is also a powerful tool for learning and teaching a language. In the context of English Studies in India and around the

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Do you think that Raja Ram Mohan Roy contributed effectively to the promotion of Indian English Writers? Comment

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Do you think that Raja Ram Mohan Roy contributed effectively to the promotion of Indian English Writers? Comment Yes, Raja Ram Mohan Roy played an essential role in promoting the foundation of Indian English writing. Though he was not an Indian English writer in the modern sense, his influence on the development of English education

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Would you agree that English Studies gained support and consolidation in post independent India? Discuss.

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Would you agree that English Studies gained support and consolidation in post independent India? Discuss. Yes, English Studies not only survived but significantly grew in India after independence. While the end of British colonial rule in 1947 brought a renewed focus on promoting Indian languages and culture, English continued to hold an important place in

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MEG-09: Australian Literature – All Questions and Answers (IGNOU Assignment 2024–25)

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MEG-09: Australian Literature – Complete Solved Assignment (2024–25) This master post includes all five questions and answers for MEG-09: Australian Literature from the IGNOU MA English Programme. These responses are written in simple, student-friendly language and follow the TMA requirements. Assignment Questions and Answer Links Critically examine the major themes of nineteenth century Australian poetry

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Explain the significance of the title The Removalists.

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Explain the significance of the title The Removalists David Williamson’s play The Removalists is a landmark in Australian theatre, known for its powerful commentary on power, violence, and authority in society. The title, The Removalists, carries symbolic as well as literal meanings. On the surface, it refers to the profession of moving furniture from one

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Explain how Kevin Gilbert’s poem ‘Mister Man’ engages with the theme of Aboriginal ownership of the Australian land.

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Explain how Kevin Gilbert’s poem ‘Mister Man’ engages with the theme of Aboriginal ownership of the Australian land Kevin Gilbert, a powerful Aboriginal poet and activist, used his writing to speak against the injustices faced by Indigenous Australians. In his poem “Mister Man,” Gilbert strongly addresses the issue of land ownership and the impact of

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“Voss’s journey is a quest for determining the nature of individual identity in a strange land.” Do you agree with this statement on Patrick White’s novel Voss?

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“Voss’s journey is a quest for determining the nature of individual identity in a strange land.” Do you agree with this statement on Patrick White’s novel Voss? Patrick White’s novel Voss is widely regarded as one of the greatest works of Australian literature. At its core, the novel explores profound philosophical and psychological questions, using

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“The ideas of the Australian nation and a sense of masculinity connected with the bush, are subverted very skilfully in Baynton’s stories.” Discuss this statement with reference to the treatment of the bush in Barbara Baynton’s story “The Chosen Vessel”.

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Subversion of Australian National Identity and Bush Masculinity in Barbara Baynton’s “The Chosen Vessel” Barbara Baynton’s short story “The Chosen Vessel” presents a sharp contrast to the dominant themes of Australian nationalism that were popular during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. These themes often included heroism, mateship, and masculine strength associated with the bush

“The ideas of the Australian nation and a sense of masculinity connected with the bush, are subverted very skilfully in Baynton’s stories.” Discuss this statement with reference to the treatment of the bush in Barbara Baynton’s story “The Chosen Vessel”. Read More »

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