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...

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...