Character Analysis of Mr. Kurtz | Heart of Darkness

Character Analysis of Mr. Kurtz Mr. Kurtz is one of the most enigmatic characters in 2oth century literature.  He is an embodiment of European imperialistic approach and also an assault on European values. His contradictory personality fascinates Marlow and creates a pulse of curiosity in the mind of Marlow. Like Marlow, Kurtz was also fond … Read more

Different Types of Meaning in Semantics | Linguistics

Types of Meaning in Semantics

What is Meaning? Semantics deals with the study of meaning. The verb ‘mean’ has multiple meanings in the dictionary. The meaning of an expression is a function of the meaning of its parts and the way they are put together. Sometimes, we need to see meaning within the framework of an academic or scientific discipline; … Read more

Introduction to Animal Characters in Animal Farm

Animal Characters in the Novel Animal Farm

 Introduction to Animals in the Novel Animal Farm The novel is characterized by animal characters, mostly. There are few humans but major active characters are animals. The main animal characters in the novel, Animal Farm, are: Old Major, Napoleon, Snowball, Squealer, Boxer, Clover, Mollie, Benjamin, and Moses. There are also dogs, cows, sheep, hens, and … Read more

Character Analysis of Okonkwo | Things Fall Apart

Character Analysis of Okonkwo

Okonkwo is the protagonist of the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. He was a man of iron-will and moulded his fate with his own efforts and constant hard work. Okonkwo was a man of mixed traits: He was brave, hardworking, ambitious, but on the other hand, he also had traits like short-temperament, rashness, … Read more

Character Analysis of Oedipus: A Tragic Hero

Character Analysis of Oedipus the King

Character analysis of Oedipus: A Tragic Hero In this article, you will learn about character analysis of Oedipus; a tragic hero from Sophocles’ Oedipus Trilogy. The character analysis are based upon first play Oedipus the King where Oedipus was king and protagonist of the play.   Character Analysis of Oedipus Oedipus is Sophocles’ most tragic hero … Read more

The Song “Beasts of England” in Animal Farm

Beasts of England and Comrade Napoleon

The Song “Beasts of England” in George Orwell’s Animal Farm Old Major’s Song: “Beast of England” Beasts of England, Beasts of Ireland,Beasts of every land and clime,Hearken to my joyful tidingsOf the Golden future time.   Soon or late the day is coming,Tyrant Man shall be o’erthrown,And the fruitful fields of EnglandShall be trod by beasts alone. … Read more

What is Syntax in linguistics?

What is Syntax in Linguistics

In this lesson, you will know about the etymology of the word syntax, definition of syntax in general and definition by renowned linguists and major English dictionaries. You will also find here examples of syntax in sentences. What is syntax? Syntax is one of the main areas of linguistic research developed in recent decades. Generally, … Read more