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Feminism

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  Law, Gender, and Patriarchy in Pink Pink is a powerful Hindi courtroom drama directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. The film talks about women’s rights, consent, and how patriarchy influences society and even the legal system. Introduction Pink (2016) is not just a courtroom drama; it is a social message film. It shows how three independent girls are judged by society after they are involved in a legal case with powerful men. The film questions traditional ideas about “good” and “bad” women and highlights the importance of consent. Law and Justice in the Film The movie shows how the legal system works in India. Initially, the police and society blame the girls instead of protecting them. This reflects how the law is often influenced by social bias. However, through the character of lawyer Deepak Sehgal (played by Amitabh Bachchan), the court focuses on the main issue consent. His famous dialogue “No means No” becomes the central legal...

Structuralism

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  Introduction: Structuralism is a literary theory that studies literature by focusing on underlying structures rather than individual meanings or authorial intentions. It believes that meaning is produced through systems of relationships, patterns, and rules that govern language, culture, and texts. Structuralism emerged in the early twentieth century and is strongly influenced by the ideas of Ferdinand de Saussure, a Swiss linguist. Structuralism : Meaning and Key Concepts Structuralism argues that a text does not exist independently; instead, it functions as part of a larger system such as language, culture, or genre. According to Saussure, language is a system of signs, and each sign has two parts: Signifier – the sound or written form of a word Signified – the concept or meaning associated with it Meaning is created not by individual words but by their difference and relationship with other words. Other important concepts of structuralism include: Binary oppositions (good/ev...

Presentation strategies

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Purpose of presentation    1. To Inform An informative presentation gives facts, data, or information about a topic. Its main aim is to help the audience understand something clearly without trying to change their opinions. 2. To Convince A convincing presentation tries to influence the audience’s thinking or decisions. It uses reasons, examples, and evidence to make the audience agree with a particular idea or point of view. 3. To Educate An educational presentation focuses on teaching the audience new knowledge or skills. It explains concepts step by step so that learning becomes easy and effective. 4. To Inspire An inspiring presentation motivates the audience emotionally. It encourages people to think positively, believe in themselves, or take action through stories and strong messages. 5. To Entertain An entertaining presentation aims to amuse and engage the audience. It uses humor, stories, or creative elements to make the presentation enjoyable and interesting. How to M...

Expressionism

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  Introduction: Expressionism is an early 20th-century artistic and literary movement that focuses on expressing deep inner emotions and psychological states rather than realistic appearances.Expressionism is a modernist movement that began in Northern Europe, mainly Germany. It appears in poetry, painting, and other arts. Instead of showing the world realistically, it focuses on subjective emotions and inner experiences. Expressionist artists express feelings through bold colors, distorted forms, and intense language to show fear, anger, or isolation. Definition:  Expressionism is a modernist art and literary movement that emphasizes inner emotions and subjective experience over realistic representation. Etymology and history of Expressionism: Etymology:  The word "Expressionism" comes from the word "express", meaning to show or reveal inner feelings.It is derived from the Latin word "exprimere", meaning "to press out" or "to express"....

Symbols in othello play

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  There are 6 symbols in othello play : 1. The Willow song  2. Handkerchief  3. Animals  4. Candle  5. Dream 6. Garden    Here is details information of all the symbols: 1. The Willow song  :  The Willow Song symbolizes lamentation,grief, betrayal, and the tragic destiny of innocent women, particularly Desdemona, highlighting her emotional pain and foreshadowing her death. 2. Handkerchief : In Othello, the handkerchief symbolizes love, trust, and fidelity. It is the first gift Othello gives to Desdemona, representing his deep affection and the bond between them. However, when the handkerchief is lost and ends up in Cassio’s possession through Iago’s manipulation, it becomes a symbol of betrayal and infidelity. Othello sees it as proof of Desdemona’s unfaithfulness, which fuels his jealousy and leads to the tragic downfall. Thus, the handkerchief plays a central role in the plot and reflects how a small token can carry great emotional weight ...

The Price of Love

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In a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Rajukaka  and Manjukaki  lived a modest life with their only daughter, Sonam . She was their pride a talented Kathak dancer with dreams of making a name for herself. Meanwhile, in Lucknow, Mitesh , the son of wealthy businessman Mr. Raghav Agrawal and his wife Smitha , lived a privileged life. Their family believed in traditions and statue specially dowry (dehej pratha). The Kathak Dance Competition in Lucknow was a prestigious event. Sonam’s performance mesmerized the audience, her dance reflecting a caged bird yearning for freedom. Among the spectators was Mitesh, who had no real interest in dance but was captivated by her. Their first meeting led to conversations about dreams, struggles, and ambitions. Over time, their friendship turned into love. One evening, Mitesh confessed: "Sonam, tum sirf ek acchi dancer nahi ho. Tum meri zindagi ka woh geet ho jo mujhe jeena sikhata hai."(Sonam, you’re not just a great dancer. You’re the melody th...

Golden glow

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Dusky glow, a sunlit art, Beauty bold, a fearless heart. No need for light to shine within, She wears her pride upon her skin.