Major Themes in “A Tale of Two Cities”

Major Themes in A Tale of Two Cities

“A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens explores several major themes, each interwoven into the narrative to provide a rich and complex examination of human nature, society, and history. Here are the major themes of the novel, explained in detail:   1. Resurrection Resurrection is a central theme in “A Tale of Two Cities,” … Read more

Charles Dickens’ Art of Characterization

Charles Dickens‘ Art of Characterization

Charles Dickens was indeed a master of characterization, and “A Tale of Two Cities” is a prime example of his skill in creating complex and compelling characters. Let’s delve deeper into Dickens’ art of characterization in the novel: Charles Darnay: Dickens bases the virtuous Charles Darnay partly on himself, using shared initials to suggest a … Read more

Charles Dickens as an English Novelist

Charles Dickens As An English Novelist

Charles Dickens, born on February 7, 1812, in Portsmouth, England, was one of the most celebrated and influential writers of the Victorian era. He gained widespread acclaim for his vivid storytelling, memorable characters, and social commentary, becoming a literary giant whose works continue to resonate with readers worldwide. From his early novels, such as “Oliver … Read more

An Introduction to “A Tale of Two Cities”

An Introduction to A Tale of Two Cities

An Introduction to “A Tale of Two Cities” “A Tale of Two Cities” is a historical novel by Charles Dickens, first published in 1859. Set against the backdrop of the French Revolution, the novel explores themes of resurrection, sacrifice, and the impacts of social injustice. The story is divided between London and Paris and centers … Read more

Summary of A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

Summary of A Tale of Two Cities

Here is a detailed chapter-wise summary of “A Tale of Two Cities” to help new learners understand the novel thoroughly: Book the First: Recalled to Life   Chapter 1 — The Period The novel opens with the famous line, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” setting a tone of … Read more

How to Write a Short Story? Story Writing

How to write a short story?

Not all writers have the desire and time to write novels. Maybe you’ve already written a book, but want to try something different. If so, you may be tempted to write a short story. Magazines, newspapers, blogs, and anthologies all want short stories, and many of these publications reward their authors. Here we will guide … Read more

Feminism in “A Thousand Splendid Suns” | By Uzma Ali

Feminism in A Thousand Splendid Suns

Feminism in General Feminism is a series of movements and ideologies, which focus on the basic rights of females. The word feminism was first coined by French philosopher and socialist Charles Fourier in (1837). The aim of feminism is to create social, cultural, and political equality between both the genders. The movement first started in … Read more

How to Answer a Literary Question?

How to Answer a Literary question in an Exam

Are you worried about answering a literary question? Here are a few tips in this article that can build confidence in students to write a well-structured answer. How to Answer a Literary Question The theme is the key part of the question. When students are writing an answer, they first have to ponder the main … Read more

Word Pronunciation and IPA Rules in English

IPA Chart

The IPA is a course from which even a non-native speaker of English language can pronounce every word of English as a native speaker does. There is no need for regular classes for this course but it is a unique type of course and it is very short but some people think that only those … Read more

Hunger | A Poem by SK Niazi

Hunger A Poem by SK Niazi

Hunger | A Poem by SK Niazi Standing on tiptoes, Watching curiously Over millions of heads, I saw people gathering And moved into the crowd In the loud voices of Singing, clapping, and rejoicing,   A young damsel With her smart belly Dancing under a cloud of money, Encircled by smiling faces Of poor folks … Read more