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 Name: rathod harshita Sub: major 13 english  Exploring indian knowledge system: texts, traditions and worldviews  Sem - 5 Class assignment 1. Explain the integrated framework of Indian poetics with reference to key concepts like rasa, alankāra, rīti, vakrokti, and aucitya.  The Integrated Framework of Indian Poetics Indian poetics, known as Sāhitya-śāstra, represents one of the world’s richest traditions of literary theory and aesthetics. Rooted in ancient philosophical thought, it does not treat literature merely as an artistic expression but as a profound means to understand human emotions, beauty, and truth. The framework of Indian poetics is not a single, uniform system but a harmonious synthesis of various theories developed by scholars over centuries. Central among these are the concepts of Rasa, Alankāra, Rīti, Vakrokti, and Aucitya, which together form an integrated understanding of literary creation and appreciation. 1. The Aesthetic Foundation of Indian Po...

 Name: rathod harshita  Sub: major 11  Sem - 5  Paper name- A stusy of drama Class assignment   1. Discuss Othello as a tragic hero. In your answer, explain how Shakespeare presents both Othello’s nobility and his flaws, and how these contribute to his downfall. Introduction   In Shakespearean drama, Othello is often regarded as a classic example of a tragic hero in the Aristotelian sense. A tragic hero is a character of high social standing or noble qualities, who is essentially virtuous but possesses a fatal flaw (hamartia) that ultimately leads to their downfall. Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian army, commands respect for his bravery, eloquence, and leadership, despite being a foreigner in Venetian society. Shakespeare presents Othello’s story as a cautionary exploration of human vulnerability, focusing on themes such as jealousy, trust, betrayal, love, and racial prejudice. Through Othello’s journey, the play examines how noble qualities, when...

 Name: rathod harshita  Sub: SEC   english  Sem - 5                           Class assignment 1. Define critical thinking. Explain the importance of critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving.  Introduction: Critical thinking is a disciplined, systematic process of actively analysing, evaluating, and interpreting information to make informed and reasoned judgments. It goes beyond passive absorption of facts, encouraging individuals to question assumptions, identify biases, and assess evidence before arriving at conclusions. Critical thinking involves cognitive skills such as analysis, evaluation, inference, and reflection, as well as dispositions such as open-mindedness, intellectual curiosity, and scepticism. Unlike rote thinking, which often relies on habit or intuition, critical thinking demands conscious effort, clarity, and logic. Problem identification and questioning...

Name: rathod harshita  Sub: major 12 english Sem - 5  Paper: A study of novel                          Class assignment 1. Discuss Santiago as a code hero in ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ . Overview of the Novella: The Old Man and the Sea The Old Man and the Sea tells the story of Santiago, an old Cuban fisherman who has gone eighty-four days without catching a fish. People call him unlucky, and even his young apprentice, Manolin, has been forbidden by his parents to fish with him. Yet, Manolin loves and respects Santiago deeply and continues to help him with food and bait. On the eighty-fifth day, Santiago sets out alone far into the sea, determined to end his unlucky streak. There he hooks a giant marlin, a fish so magnificent that it seems almost like a worthy opponent. For three long days and nights, Santiago struggles with the fish. He suffers from exhaustion, hunger, and pain, yet never gives up. Finally, he ki...