Nishtha Desai

 Hello Readers.. This blog is part of Class, Charity, and the Performance of Compassion: A Comprehensive Critical Analysis of Katherine Mansfield’s A Cup of Tea. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Plot Overview Major Themes Character Analysis (Detailed Point-Wise) Rosemary Fell Miss Smith Philip Fell Narrative Style Symbolism Critical Interpretation Conclusion 1. Introduction Katherine Mansfield’s A Cup of Tea is a brilliant modernist short story that exposes the superficiality behind upper-class generosity. Through the character of Rosemary Fell, a wealthy young woman who mistakes fantasy for goodness, Mansfield examines how charity becomes a performance rather than an act of compassion. The story is subtle but powerful, shining light on class difference, female insecurity, and the fragile nature of self-image. With its tight narrative and psychological depth, A Cup of Tea remains an important critique of social hypocrisy and the illusions we crea...

 This blog is part of Ode to Solitude written by Alexander Pope. Alexander Pope’s “Ode to Solitude” is one of those rare poems that feel both ancient and modern. Written when Pope was only twelve years old , it already carries the philosophical maturity, clarity, and balance that would later define him as one of the greatest Augustan poets. Although short, the poem expresses a complete vision of human happiness—rooted not in wealth, fame, or social approval, but in simplicity , nature , and inner peace . In an era obsessed with publicity and achievement, Pope’s quiet, reflective voice gently suggests that the happiest life may be one lived away from the rush of the world. His idea of solitude is not negative or lonely; rather, it is a graceful, nourishing state that protects the mind and strengthens the soul. This blog offers a comprehensive, richly layered analysis of the poem—covering its themes, tone, structure, philosophical ideas, classical influences, and modern relevance...

This blog is part of Tennyson's work . Tennyson at Cambridge and the Shaping of a Poet Tennyson’s years at Trinity College, Cambridge, were some of the most formative of his life—not for academic success, but for the intellectual friendships that shaped his poetic vision. Though he never completed a degree, Cambridge gave him what he needed most: a community of thinkers who challenged him, admired him, and broadened his outlook on art, politics, and philosophy. Foremost among these influences was  Arthur Henry Hallam , the brilliant and deeply sensitive young man who would later become the emotional center of  In Memoriam A.H.H.  Hallam recognized Tennyson’s genius almost instantly, praising his early poems and encouraging him in moments of doubt. Their friendship—rooted in shared artistic ambition, long conversations, and a belief in human progress—was unlike anything Tennyson had experienced before. It offered him emotional stability at a time when his family life was o...

 Hello Readers...This blog is part of Breaking the Chains: A Deep Dive into Sylvia Plath’s “Daddy” Poem. Let's discuss about it. Introduction: The Life Behind the Lines Sylvia Plath (1932–1963) was one of the most powerful voices of confessional poetry, a movement that turned personal experience into artistic revelation. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Plath showed brilliance and sensitivity from an early age. She studied at Smith College and later at Cambridge University, where she met and married poet Ted Hughes. However, beneath her achievements lay deep emotional turmoil. Plath struggled with depression, a sense of loss over her father’s early death, and the pressures of being both a woman and a writer in a patriarchal world. Her poetry often reflects this tension between love and pain, creation and destruction. Her posthumous collection, Ariel (1965), which includes the famous poem “Daddy,” established her as one of the most influential poets of the 20th century. 1. “Daddy...

  Hello, learners. This blog is part of an Assignment of paper Contemporary Western Theories and Film Studies. Let discuss it. Name: Nishtha Desai Batch: M.A. Semester 3 (2024–26) Roll Number: 19 Enrollment Number: 5108240024 Email: nishthadesai355@gmail.com Paper & Subject Code: Paper 204 – Contemporary Western Theories and Film Studies Unit: 1 – Derrida and Deconstruction Submitted To: Smt. Department of English, MKBU Date of Submission: 7  November 2025 Title : The Play of Meaning: A Study of Derrida’s “Structure, Sign, and Play in the Discourse of the Human Sciences” Table of Contents Abstract Keywords 1. Introduction: Derrida and the Question of Meaning 2. The Background: From Structuralism to Poststructuralism 3. Decentering the Structure: The End of Fixed Foundations 4. The Concept of Free Play 5. Différance: Meaning through Difference and Deferral 6. Supplementarity and the Metaphysics of Presence 7. The Crisis of Structuralism and the Human Sciences 8. Th...