Here are some modern English novels that delve into the complex themes of racism and social inequality, offering thought-provoking narratives and diverse perspectives: 1. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi (2016): This epic historical novel follows two half-sisters separated at birth, one sold into slavery in America and the other raised in Ghana. Through their intertwined stories, … Read more
A detailed summary of the last Lesson Written by Alphonso Daudet, ‘The last Lesson’ is set in the days of the French-Prussian war. The story describes a day in the life of a school going child named Franz, who dreads attending French classes but feels terrible to know that French will no longer be taught … Read more
The Tell-Tale heart by Edgar Allan Poe : Answers to descriptive questions. Justify the title of the short story the tell-tale heart. Answer: The Tell Tale Heart is among the shortest stories written by Edgar Allan Poe. Even if the title sounds weird, it is still a befitting title for the short story and adds … Read more
Forster’s novel sees the Indian subcontinent from a very unique angle. The British ruled Indian society is complex and to describe it, the author frequently uses the terms muddle and mystery. While muddle may imply a pointless mess, a mystery is not pointless. The term often crops up when something about India is difficult to … Read more
Brief Summary and analysis of Chapter 7 (1984 Part Two) In this chapter, Winston wakes up after having a nightmare. He remembers his mother and how they he had parted with her and his sister. He had grown up in a world marked by scarcities. After his father had died, his mother had become spiritless … Read more
A Brief Summary and Analysis of Chapter 2 (Book 2) of George Orwell’s 1984 In this chapter, Winston goes to the spot where he had promised to meet the girl. He reaches their earlier than the set time but soon she joins him. Julia is a talkative girl. Winston gets to know her name in … Read more
A Brief Summary and Analysis of Chapter 8 from Part One of 1984 by George Orwell. In this chapter, Winston pays a second visit to the stationery store from where he had purchased his diary. It was actually an antique store where very few customers came. Winston decides to take a break from his monotonous … Read more
Brief Summary and Analysis of Chapter 7 In chapter 7, Winston is thinking of the proles and how easily they could shake the party’s roots if they wanted. Being 85% of Oceania’s population, they could shake the party without even thinking. However, he also laments that these proles are just so occupied with petty issues … Read more
Brief summary and analysis of chapter 6: The chapter 6 of the novel comes as a shock. The party’s approach to sex is medieval if not primitive. It is well known that the party is orthodox in its approach but when it comes to sex, it is worse. Sex is abominable and only since it … Read more