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Write the critical analysis of the short story ‘Salvatore’ by W. S. Maugham.

The story ‘Salvatore’ by Somerset Maugham is a very short, simple and straight-forward story written in third person narrative technique. The author narrates the story of a fisherman named Salvatore, who lived in an Italian island. It is basically a biographical sketch of the protagonist in chronological order. The story begins when he was a …

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In the essay ‘My Visions for India’, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam has addressed two major concerns regarding India as a nation. Elaborate.

The essay ‘My Visions for India’, is originally a speech delivered by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam which refers to his visions that he held for India as a nation. He states that he visions India to be free, become a developed nation and also become powerful both economically and in terms of the military strength …

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With reference to the essay, ‘My Visions for India’, what visions have Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam held for India?

The essay ‘My Visions for India’ is originally a speech delivered by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, while addressing the young minds at the campus of IIT, Hyderabad on May 25th, 2011. It was an extremely inspiring speech in which he had outlined his visions for India. In the speech, Dr. Kalam has stated the three …

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What advice did Stevenson give to the young man with respect to his query for making a choice of an apt profession for himself?

The essay ‘On the Choice of a Profession’ by R.L. Stevenson, deals with the theme of choosing the right profession through wisdom and the affect of the professional choices made by a person over his personality and his personal life. Herein, a young man had expressed interest in seeking Stevenson’s advice regarding any set principles …

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Discuss the use of various literary devices used in Margaret Atwood’s essay, ‘Attitude.’

The essay ‘Attitude’ by Margaret Atwood is originally a convocation ceremony’s speech given by her to the graduates of the University of Toronto on June 14, 1983. Sharing her insight about life, Atwood has used humor as a tool to explain to the students that they aren’t yet prepared for the life right ahead of …

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Lying is “man’s best and surest friend.” Discuss with reference to Mark Twains’ essay, ‘On the Decay of the Art of Lying.’

A superficial look at the title of Mark Twain’s essay ‘On the Decay of the Art of Lying’, might tend to misguide the reader upon the intentions of the writer. But through this essay, Twain has implored people to look within and discover that in reality, everyone resorts into some sort of lying. One need …

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Explain ‘lying is a necessity of our circumstances.’ What does Mark Twain mean by a ‘silent lie?’

In the essay ‘On the Decay of the Art of Lying’, Mark Twain has spoken about the timeless tradition of telling lies. He says that “Lying is a necessity of our circumstances.” It has become a virtue when in need. He quotes the proverb which says, “Children and fools always speak the truth.” The inference …

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