Module Two English Poetic and Prose Expressions
Two point two. William Blake's The Tyger
Two point four. Early Indian English Poetry and Themes
Two point six. Nissim Ezekiel's The Professor
Two point eight. Bertrand Russell's In Praise of Idleness
Two point twelve. Case Study
Two point one point one. Definition and Function of Symbolism
Two point one point two. Symbolism Across Traditions
• Western Poetic Symbolism
o Indian Poetic Symbolism
Two point one point three. Techniques of Identifying Symbols in Texts
o Analytical Practice with Short Excerpts
o Practical Tip for Readers
Two point two. William Blake's The Tyger
Two point two point one. Context and Background
Two point two point two. Imagery and Symbolism
o Creation and Divine Mystery
• Symbolic Interpretations
Two point two point three Form and Sound Devices
Two point two point four Thematic Interpretations
• Exploration of Good and Evil
Two point three Ted Hughes' Hawk Roosting
Two point three point one Poet's Context and Background
• Modernism and Post-War Context
Two point three point two Themes and Symbolism
Two point three point three Voice and Perspective
• Philosophical Dimension
Two point three point four Poetic Devices and Impact
Two point four Early Indian English Poetry and Themes
Two point four point one Historical Context
• Post-Colonial Influences
Two point four point two Dominant Themes
Two point four point three Representative Poets and Works
Two point five Sarojini Naidu's In Salutation to the Eternal Peace
Two point five point one Poet's Background and Contribution
· Her Unique Contribution
Two point five point two Themes and Imagery
Two point five point three Language and Style
Two point six Nissim Ezekiel's The Professor
Two point six point one Poet's Background and Literary Context
• Modern Indian English Poetry
Two point six point two Themes and Satire
Two point six point three Stylistic Features
Two point seven Prose as a Distinct Form
Two point seven point one Definition and Characteristics of Prose
· Characteristics of Prose
Two point seven point two Types of Prose
o Prose that deals with factual content, such as biographies, histories, travel writing, and journalistic accounts.
Two point seven point three Functions of Prose
Two point eight Bertrand Russell's In Praise of Idleness
Two point eight point one Context and Author Background
Two point eight point two Themes of the Essay
Two point eight point three Stylistic Features
Clarity and Accessibility
Two point eight point four Contemporary Relevance
Changing Perspectives on Work
Two point eleven Self-Assessment Questions
Two point twelve Case Study