The Stranger by Albert Camus

What happens when a man hears the news of his mother’s death? We imagine (or mostly expect) him sprawling out on the ground, crying his eyes out and tons of words of sincere condolences raining incessantly down on him. Or at least he, if not crying, wears a mournful and melancholic face displaying a grief-stricken … Read more

Mechanisms of The Survival of The Fittest in The Nature’s Thrall: “The Call of the Wild” by Jack London

What comes to our mind if a dog is given the power of speaking and it, meekly but unhesitatingly, says, “The tiger kills Man—it is powerful—Man believes it to be a symbol of pride, but I do not kill Man—I am weak—I am forgotten. The powerful dominates everyone—they are happy—they are feared and respected, but … Read more

Character Analysis of Raja in “Clear Light of Day”

Author: Maisha Rahman In Clear Light of Day by Anita Desai, Raja is the most significant character. He is the elder brother of the Das family, supposed to be responsible, sincere, and admirable. Instead, he is portrayed as an individual and non-emotional being. However, he is determined, intelligent, and intelligent enough to justify himself positively and negatively. … Read more