Pub Date : 2023-08-29DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i8.11450
Dr. Nang Wishakha Namchoom
The paper will examine the nationalist perspectives of women in the novels Difficult Daughters and A Married Woman by Manju Kapur. It will also present the issues in the Pre- independence India and post- independence India. The focus is to understand and analyse the representation of women in Indian Nationalism by focusing on the active participation, ideology and resolution of social conflicts in presenting the idea of love for the nation. The embattled narrative of secular nationalism in A Married Woman encourages communal harmony and condemns the ideological entrenchment based on religion. On the other hand Difficult Daughters highlights the elevated and involved role of women as a leader of the freedom movement. It challenges the traditional roles of women and projects women as equal to men . It also magnify the role of single woman Sakuntala ,who seeks to contribute for the nation by refraining from the constructed role of women.
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Pub Date : 2023-08-17DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11449
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Pub Date : 2023-07-31DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11441
Dr. K. Sindhu
Mahasweta Devi is one of those extraordinary writers who fought for the marginalised tribes of the country for the past six decades. She is a strange mix of an activist and a writer. Through her writings, she often depicts the brutal oppression of the tribal people by the money-lenders, upper class landlords, and government officials. As the crusader of the tribal people, Mahasweta Devi emphasizes on justice, mercy, equality, liberty, love and women empowerment. In this paper, the researcher has thrown light on how Devi warns the society of the dooming consequences of oppression as in the Book of Exodus.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-28DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11444
Praveen Kumar
The central concern for many Indian writers, settled abroad, either remains diasporic experiences or their concerns about the othering of the poor by the affluent in modern India against the backdrop of the realities of the two opposing conceptions of India: the envisioned Independent India of the post-freedom struggle and the modern India of the rich. Caste and class structures are an imperial barrier to democratic socialism and economic equality, which causes the poor to be victimized. Because they lack resources and are therefore helpless, the underprivileged continue to be used as tools of the elite capitalist class. With the background established, Adiga’s The White Tiger holds a central position to establish the voice of the marginalized to challenge the country's booming prosperity. This paper attempts to critically analyze The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga through a socio-Political perspective to depict India’s socio-cultural and political context and how the larger politics impact the micro level realities of common people. Similarly, it attempts to establish a marginalized by showcasing the life of a low-born person involved in the local politics and policy.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-28DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11446
D. T. S. Raju, Kadiyam Sajaya Kumari
Communication skills in English have become very essential in this Information and Communication Technology (ICT) revolution era. People who have effective communication skills in English have better opportunities to either receive or disseminate knowledge. Almost entire higher education is being offered only in English and to communicate with people in a highly diversified country like India is once again through English. For most of the students studying in state run schools, the status of oral and written communication skills is poor. The teachers and the students including the educational administrators prefer communicating in their mother tongue than to communicate in English. Much of the time, communication in English is influenced by mother tongue or local dialect in every part of India. The development of communication skills among students can be effectively understood by the materials and methodology of learning and teaching English language, and it is keenly observed from the communication point of view.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-28DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11447
Jagriti Chakraborty, Dr.Madhumita Chakrabarty
Memory is a complex phenomenon that reaches out to far beyond what normally constitutes a historian's archives, for memory is much more than what the mind can remember or what objects can help us document about the past. There are then two aspects to this memory that concern us here: the sentiment of nostalgia and the sense of trauma, and their contradictory relationship to the question of the past. A traumatised memory has a narrative structure which works on a principle opposite to that of any historical narrative. At the same time, however, this memory, in order to be the memory of a trauma, has to place the Event - the cause of the trauma, in this case, Partition of 1947 in the context of Tripura-within a past that gives force to the claim of the victim. This has to be a shared past between the narrator of the traumatic experience and the addressee of the narration. Yet it cannot be a historicist version of the past, one that aims to diffuse the shock of the traumatic by explaining away the element of the unexpected. Hence the introductory segment of the paper might highlight the facts related to Tripura Bengalis, their arrival, and their stories of settlement. However, the purpose is to examine the psychological reactions to a traumatic event that affects an entire society; it does not merely reflect an historical fact, the recollection of a terrible event that happened to a group of people. The aim is to analyse the features of traumatic memories and, thus, how individuals construct and integrate their experiences and struggles through narratives. The chosen text is select stories from Deshbhagger Galpa:Tripura, a collection of short stories focusing on Nostalgia, Identity-crisis and Collective Trauma.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-28DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11445
Deepali Seth, Dr. Sonal Singh
The essence of a man's existence is fundamental to the pursuit of perfection. It is regulated by several psychological and philosophical principles that play an emphasis on the distinctive and particular experiences that one has. It is portrayed as some abstract concept of "human nature," a compendium of categorical imperatives or precepts that govern individuals and their approach to life. The disorderliness of a human's qualities, the incompleteness of their thinking, and their flaws are fundamental to who they are. In terms of human entropy, the state of disorder and uncertainty always exists in an individual, which helps them to stabilize and adapt themselves to changing circumstances both inside and outside of them. The quest for perfection is therefore pointless because it reflects an internal burden that is sewn into the fabric of tension, anxiety, panic, and mental collapse and, in the end, calls into question an individual's fundamental identity. This fruitless endeavour in seeking the best puts a person's control over their life and being into doubt. Human aspirations result in human desperation, according to Karnad's interpretation of Hayavadana. The narrative's characters travel a path from exquisite imagining to terrible reality here. Therefore, it is revealed that the search for perfection is meaningless since it draws attention to one's difficulties, sorrows, responses, and powerlessness, which makes one feel absurd in the end. With the help of this research article, an attempt has been made to comprehend the aesthetics of Wabi-sabi and delve deeper into its philosophy to understand the search for ‘beauty in imperfection’. Under the influence of this Japanese theory, it is evident that one must embrace human entropy and stabilise within their dimensions.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-28DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11442
Mrs. K. Sree Vani, Dr. Noonsavathu Veeranjaneyulu Naik
Grasping of any kind of information relies on learners’ capability of listening. Listening plays a significant role in regular communication and academic success. Students get succeeded in enhancing the communication skills, if they can understand the listening skills. Though listening is an important skill, it has been ignored in second language acquisition, research, teaching, and assessment. This study focuses at probing the significance of listening skills in enhancing the communication skills. It is possible for the learners to gain good communication skills, if they are strong in listening skills. It is observed that practicing of listening skills like; listening to music, watching English movies, attending English language courses develops the listening skills of the students. This study shows how Computer Assisted Language Learning helps in improving the listening skills of the students. If students acquire the listening skills, they can develop the communication skills.
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Pub Date : 2023-07-28DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i7.11443
Dr. Shishir Barik
This article critically examines the transformative dynamics of English teaching and technology in higher education, focusing on the implications through the lens of posthumanism. As technology integration continues to revolutionize the educational landscape, it is crucial to explore innovative perspectives to comprehend its impact on English language teaching. While the integration of technology holds the promise of enhancing teaching and learning experiences, it simultaneously calls for a critical examination of the ethical, pedagogical, and sociocultural implications it entails. This study adopts a posthumanist perspective, recognizing the complex and interconnected relationship between humans and technology, and aims to uncover how this relationship can shape the future of English language education. By thoroughly examining the transformative potential of technology in the English language classroom, this article seeks to encourage educators to embrace technological advancements while critically reflecting on the multifaceted implications of this paradigm shift.
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Pub Date : 2023-06-28DOI: 10.24113/ijellh.v11i6.11428
Dhiman Ruchi
The research paper aims to explore the evolution of the character of Draupadi in the Indian epic Mahabharata and how she has been portrayed in various adaptations throughout history. From being a simple housewife in the original epic to a nationalist icon during the colonial and post-colonial eras, Draupadi has undergone significant transformations in the way she is depicted. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in subaltern studies, which seek to shed light on the experiences and perspectives of marginalized communities. As a result, Draupadi has been reimagined as a subaltern figure, exploring the complexities of her experiences as a subaltern woman and a victim of political manipulation. This paper focuses on the subaltern portrayal of Draupadi in the novel The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee, where she is depicted as a courageous and bold woman who defies societal expectations and reclaims her agency. The study highlights the significance of revisiting ancient texts and reinterpreting their characters in light of contemporary perspectives. This research paper provides ample evidence of Draupadi's transformation from a nationalist icon to a subaltern subject in the novel The Palace of Illusions.
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