"A Tale of a Tub" by Jonathan Swift.

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I am Maya Batiya, A student Department of English, MKBU.

 "A Tale of a Tub" by Jonathan Swift.
∆ About Jonathan Swift :
      Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 – 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish, satirist, author, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet, and Anglican cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift".

Q.1) How far do you think Digression is necessary ?
Ans : 

   These might be more or less important background details, peripheral issues, depictions of characters’ interests and motivations, as well as anything that might build suspense. A digression can be beneficial to the story as a whole, or it might have a negative impact on how the reader follows the plot.

 ∆ Digression Definition :
         The word “digression” comes from the Latin “digressio,” meaning “a going away” or “departing.” Digressions are stylistic choices that the writer uses to temporarily step away from the story’s central conflict or plot. They are used to provide readers with more information than they previously had. Digressions are beneficial when they help the reader better understand a character’s motivations, how they ended up in a specific situation or anything that makes them care more about what happens in the next pages of the novel. 

Q.2) Identify any one movie/ webseries/ song / poem / novel which talks about the sensitive topic like religion. Write in brief about it and example what kind questions are raised through that work .

Ans : 
 One poem that addresses the sensitive topic of religion is "The Second Coming" by W.B. Yeats. This poem was written in the aftermath of World War I and during a period of social and political upheaval, making it relevant to the theme of religion.

Questions raised by "The Second Coming" regarding religion include:

1. The Crisis of Faith: 
   The poem opens with the lines "Things fall apart; the center cannot hold," reflecting a sense of chaos and uncertainty. It prompts questions about how faith in religious institutions can be shaken during times of societal disintegration.

2. Apocalyptic Imagery:  
   The poem is filled with apocalyptic and biblical imagery, such as the "rough beast" slouching toward Bethlehem. This raises questions about the role of religion in interpreting and responding to cataclysmic events.

3.New Spiritual Paradigm: 
  The poem hints at the idea of a new era or spiritual paradigm emerging, and it invites questions about what this change might entail and whether it's a positive or negative transformation.

4. The Relevance of Religious Symbols: 
  Yeats employs Christian and mythological symbolism to convey his message. This raises questions about the use of religious symbols and mythology to express broader social and cultural commentary.

"The Second Coming" is a complex and highly symbolic poem that reflects the poet's concerns about the state of the world and the role of religion during a time of upheaval. It invites readers to contemplate the relationship between religion, society, and the human condition.


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