Subodh Bhattarai (English & Communication Notes - BBA/BBS/BBBS/BHM/BIM/BMS/MBA/MBS & +2)

Summary: MY OLD HOME - Lu Xun The story My Old Home is about Xun , who returns to his hometown after many years away. The story explores how his memories clash with the reality he finds when he comes back. The story beautifully explores Xun's memories from his youth to middle age and how they clash with reality. Xun returns to his hometown after being away for many years. As he gets closer, he notices the countryside is not as beautiful as he remembered. The towns and villages look dull and lifeless, which makes him sad. He realizes that maybe his memories were idealized, and the place might have always been like this, but his attitude has changed. Xun travels over 600 miles and returns home after 20 years, in the middle of winter. He is returning home to say a final goodbye because his family's old home has been sold.  As he gets closer to his hometown, he feels disappointed. The once beautiful countryside he remembered now seems dull and lifeless.  His mother and his nephe...

Summary and Analysis: " A Day " is a relatable and well-written poem that explores life and death using memorable images of sunrise and sunset . The speaker, a child, starts the poem confidently describing the sunrise but becomes less sure when talking about the sunset. This change in tone reflects the child's innocence and encourages readers to appreciate the beauty of nature. The poem begins with the child confidently explaining how the sun rises and what follows. The child is excited about seeing birds, hills, and the sun itself, showing their innocent view of the world and only seeing its beauty. The early stanzas depict the busy nature of life. As the poem goes on, the child becomes less confident when describing the sunset. The child admits not knowing much about it but describes the sky turning purple as the sun sets until it is completely dark. This symbolizes the inactivity associated with dying and shows how little we know about death. I’ll tell you how the Sun...