Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024)

Articles

• Articles

  An Appraisal of the Conduct and Character of Men in the Society: Perspectives of Yorùbá Female Novelists

  Jumoke Helen Asiwaju

  In Yorùbá literature, the focus has often been on the roles, struggles and societal expectations of women. However, a notable silence exists in the exploration of men’s character. This apparent oversight exposes the prevailing patriarchal system, which has historically cast men into roles defined…

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  Mothers and Wives: Representation of Women in Lawrence's Sons and Lovers and Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway

  Saima Akter

  This article examines the representation of women in D.H. Lawrence's Sons and Lovers and Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway , two classic modernist novels. Second-wave feminism constitutes the conceptual framework of the paper. The paper argues that despite differences in style and subject matter,…

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  The Issues of Interculturality in Migrant Literature: Case of the Novel Season of Migration to the North by Tayeb Salih

  Oussama Amir

  This article explores the concepts of interculturality and multiculturalism, emphasizing their interactions and implications in postcolonial contexts. Interculturality promotes dialogue and understanding between cultures, while multiculturalism values the coexistence of these cultures within the…

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  Evaluating the Long-Term Impact of English Language Education on Socioeconomic Development in Rural Communities

  Umme Habiba Hassan

  This paper examines the impact of English education on long-term socio-economic outcomes for graduates from rural areas surrounding Dhaka, Bangladesh, in regions such as Savar, Gazipur, and Narayanganj. This research investigates the socioeconomic potential of English in facilitating the rise of…

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  Contrasting Symbolism: Sunflower Imagery in Ginsberg's Modernity and Blake's Romantic Reflection

  Roseline Jesudas

  This investigation examines the significance of symbols in Allen Ginsberg's "Sunflower Sutra" and William Blake's "Ah! Sunflower" in the context of Roland Barthes' theory of signs, emphasizing their distinct interpretations. This research used a thorough qualitative method to check the poems,…

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  The Demolition of Babri Masjid and The Post-modernist Challenge to History: A Lacanian Answer

  Arunaloke Chakraborty

  On the fateful day of December 6, 1992, a mob of Hindu nationalists demolished the Babri Masjid, leading to riots and violence against Muslims all over India. This event culminated after rigorous propaganda by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and R.S.S (both fascist organization). The movement gathered…

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