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'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys

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'Wide Sargasso Sea' by Jean Rhys  Introduction :- Wide Sargasso Sea is a 1966 novel by Dominican-British author Jean Rhys that retells the story of Bertha Mason, a character from Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre. The novel is a postcolonial work that explores themes of race, Caribbean history, and the power of relationships between men and women. The book details the life of Antoinette Mason (known in Jane Eyre as Bertha), a West Indian who marries an unnamed man in Jamaica and returns with him to his home in England. Locked in a loveless marriage and settled in an inhospitable climate, Antoinette goes mad and is frequently violent. Her husband confines her to the attic of his house at Thornfield.  Share your thoughts about the concept of the hysterical female (madwoman in the attic) with reference to Rhys' novel. How is insanity/madness portrayed in the narrative of the text? A-1. Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys explores the idea of the "hysterical female" or &quo

Multiculturalism and the American Dream: A Critical Analysis

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  Multiculturalism and the American Dream: A Critical Analysis Self Introduction :- Name : Rahul Desai  Roll no. : 22 Semester : 3 Paper no : 205 Paper Name : Cultural Studies   Assignment Topic : Multiculturalism and the American Dream: A Critical Analysis Submitted To : Smt. S.B. Gardi, Department of English (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University) Email ID : rahuldesai477@gmail.com Introduction :- The argument over how to comprehend and address the difficulties posed by cultural variety based on ethnic, national, and religious divisions is reflected in the concept of multiculturalism in current political discourse and political philosophy. The following focusses on multiculturalism as a normative ideal in the context of Western liberal democratic nations, while the term "multicultural" is frequently used as a descriptive phrase to describe the reality of diversity in a society. In its best form, multiculturalism aims to provide equal participation and opp

Logocentrism and the Critique of Metaphysics

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Logocentrism and the Critique of Metaphysics Self Introduction :- Name : Rahul Desai  Roll no . : 22 Semester : 3 Paper no : 204 Paper Name : Contemporary Western Theories and Film Studies  Assignment Topic : Logocentrism and the Critique of Metaphysics Submitted To : Smt. S.B. Gardi, Department of English (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University) Email ID : rahuldesai477@gmail.com Introduction :- According to Derrida, this prejudice, known as logocentrism, is fundamental to Western metaphysical philosophy and favours "presence" and direct linguistic representation. This prejudice has prevented more in-depth research into the history and function of writing, viewing it as merely a technical instrument rather than as essential to the creation of meaning. A philosophical and literary idea known as logocentrism emphasises language as the main tool for comprehending truth and reality. It is predicated on the notion that the logos is the perfect embodiment of the

The Burden of Prejudice: Inherited Hatred and Identity in Final Solutions

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  The Burden of Prejudice: Inherited Hatred and Identity in 'Final 'Solutions Self Introduction :- Name : Rahul Desai Roll no. : 22 Semester : 3 Paper no : 202 Paper Name : Indian English Literature - Post-independence Assignment Topic : The Burden of Prejudice: Inherited Hatred and Identity in Final Solutions Submitted To : Smt. S.B. Gardi, Department of English (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University) Email ID : rahuldesai477@gmail.com Introduction :- 'Final Solutions' drama penned by Mahesh Dattani. Mahesh Dattani's fifth play is titled Final Solutions. It was put on following the unrest in Mumbai. The drama highlights the interfaith conflict between Muslims and Hindus. Politicians use religion as bait, and the crowd becomes their scapegoat. Mahesh Dattani addresses the communalism theme. In this piece, Dattani employs discrimination against a variety of religions and religious consciousness. The play delves into the theme of communalism and the

"Rewriting Colonial Narratives: A Comparative Study of Robinson Crusoe and Foe"

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"Rewriting Colonial Narratives: A Comparative Study of Robinson Crusoe and Foe" Self Introduction :- Name : Rahul Desai  Roll no. : 22 Semester : 3 Paper no : 203 Paper Name : The Postcolonial Studies  Assignment Topic : Rewriting Colonial Narratives: A Comparative Study of 'Robinson Crusoe' and 'Foe' Submitted To : Smt. S.B. Gardi, Department of English (Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University) Email ID : rahuldesai477@gmail.com Table of Contents :- 1) Introduction :- 2) Colonial Themes in Robinson Crusoe :- 3) Coetzee's Critique and Rewriting of the Colonial Narratives in 'Foe' :- 4) Voice and Silence as Symbol of Colonial Oppression :- 5) Power Dynamics and Authority in Storytelling :- 6) Postcolonial Critique and Decolonising Narratives :- 7) Identity, Agency, and the Reclaiming of Narratives :- 8) Conclusion :- 9) References :- Now let's begin with deep discussion. Introduction :- Robinson Crusoe, written by Daniel Defoe,