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

The Treasure in the Forest H.G. Wells The Treasure in the Forest is an ominous (indicating evil intent or suggesting tragic developments) adventure story in which two men search for Spanish treasure, letting greed get the better of their awareness. As the story moves ahead to show how power and greed corrupt human beings. The main themes are the destructive nature of greed and the importance of foresight and preparation before undertaking a risky endeavor. The story serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of pursuing wealth and power without regard for morality or potential dangers. CHARACTERS : Evans Hooker Chang-hi Two men named Evans and Hooker are searching for hidden Spanish treasure. Their greed blinds them to the dangers around them. In a small canoe (alight narrow boat), they paddle towards a lush (rich) green forest near the beach. The sea is calm, and the sun blazes overhead. The man with the paddle stops and says, " It should be somewhere here. " He p...

Anita Desai,  original name  Anita Mazumdar , (b. 1937- ) is an Indian novelist, short story writer  and the writer of children’s books. As a biracial  child born to a German mother and Indian father,  Desai was exposed to German, Hindi and English  language from her childhood. After completing  her B. A. from University of Delhi, Desai began  to publish her stories and novels.  A Devoted Son  is a story about a young Indian man named Rakesh who becomes a successful doctor. His family is very proud of him and everyone praises him for being a good son. However, as Rakesh gets older and his father gets older, their relationship becomes strained. The father feels neglected and unloved, while Rakesh tries his best to take care of his father but also wants him to be healthy. The story shows the complicated relationship between parents and children, and how even the best intentions can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. Characters in A Devot...

The short story ‘ A Respectable Woman ’ is structured around the character of Mrs. Baroda and her inner conflict as she finds herself attracted to her husband's friend. The conflict follows the pattern of classical fiction and moves from exposition to rising action and then to climax and resolution.  CHARACTERS : 1. Mrs. Baroda (Wife) 2. Mr. Gaston (Husband) 2. Gouvernail (Gaston's College Friend) SUMMARY : Mrs. Baroda was annoyed to learn that her husband had invited his friend, Gouvernail, to stay with them for a week or two on their plantation. They had been socializing a lot during the winter and spending time in New Orleans, and she was looking forward to a period of rest and quiet time alone with her husband. Instead, Gouvernail was coming to visit. She had heard about Gouvernail but never met him. He was her husband’s college friend and now a journalist, not a socialite. She imagined him as tall, slim, and cynical, with eyeglasses and his hands in his pockets, and sh...

Background: Tim Winton , full name  Timothy John Winton , is an Australian author born in 1960. He writes novels for both adults and children, often focusing on life and the landscape of Australia. In 1982, he won The Australian Literary Award for his unpublished manuscript,  An Open Swimmer , beating 35 other writers. Some of his famous novels are  That Eye ,  the Sky  (1986),  Dirt Music  (2001), and  Breath  (2008). He also wrote children’s books like  Lockie Leonard ,  Human Torpedo  (1990),  The Bugalugs Bum Thief  (1991), and  The Deep  (1998). The story  Neighbours  is from the book  Migrants of Australia , edited by  Harwood Lawler . It tells about a newly married couple living in a diverse neighborhood. The story shows how people can overcome cultural and language differences through love and kindness. SUMMARY: When the young couple first moved into their new neighborhood, they w...

  Determiners and Quantifiers   Determiners and quantifiers are words we use before nouns to clarify the noun's context in a sentence. They tell us things like " which one " or " how many ." Determiners are like pointing words. They help specify a particular noun. Examples: the book (a specific book), that cat (a specific cat), my car (a specific car) Quantifiers tell us about the amount of a noun. Examples: some books (not all, but a few), many cats (a large number), a few cars (a small number) " The cat ate all the food. " The (before cat and food): This determiner tells us we're talking about a specific cat and specific food. All : This quantifier tells us the cat ate the entire amount of food.

Learning Objectives Explain sociological perspective. Learn about functionalism, interactionism, conflict theory, and postmodernism. Evaluate the contributions of key figures like  Emile Durkheim ,  Talcott Parsons ,  G. H. Mead ,  Herbert   Blumer ,  Karl Marx ,  Max Weber ,  Fredric Jameson  and  Jean Baudrillard's  to these perspectives. What is Theory? "A theory is a set of closely related ideas we use to make sense of things. It's like a puzzle where all the pieces fit together. It's a logical system made up of ideas, definitions, and statements that explain how different parts of something are connected. According to  Abraham Francis , a theory has these traits: It uses clear concepts and logical statements. It's like a structured blueprint using symbols. It's flexible - we can change it as we learn more. It matches what we already know and can be tested with evidence. Sociological Perspective A sociological perspective...