Literary Quest

  How does “The Lady or the Tiger?” portray the conflict between love and jealousy, fate and justice? Frank R. Stockton (1834–1902) was an American writer best known for his imaginative short stories and fairy tales. He often used humour, irony, and unusual plots to explore human nature and morality. His “The Lady or the Tiger?” is a unique short story that explores themes of love, jealousy, fate, human nature and tough choices. The story is famous for its open-ended conclusion, which leaves the reader questioning what choice the princess made. It takes place in a kingdom where the king has a strange way of deciding if someone is guilty or innocent. The accused person must choose between two doors—one has a fierce tiger that will kill them, and the other has a beautiful lady they must marry immediately. The king’s way of deciding guilt or innocence is not fair—it is based on luck, not truth. The story criticizes how justice can sometimes be random or cruel. One day, the king’...

  The Garden Scene in She Stoops to Conquer & Tony Lumpkin’s Role Oliver Goldsmith’s She Stoops to Conquer is a brilliant comedy of errors where mistaken identities and misunderstandings drive the plot. The Garden Scene (Act V) plays a crucial role in resolving the play’s conflicts, especially through Tony Lumpkin, who acts as both a trickster and a catalyst for the unfolding events. Tony’s mischievous actions and wit help untangle the confusion surrounding the relationships of the main characters. Tony’s Trickery Tony Lumpkin is the son of Mrs. Hardcastle and the stepson of Mr. Hardcastle. He enjoys playing tricks on people and causing confusion. In the beginning, he tricks two young men, Marlow and Hastings, into thinking that Hardcastle’s house is an inn. So, Marlow treats Hardcastle like an innkeeper. It makes Hardcastle misunderstand his friend’s son.  Mrs. Hardcastle wants Tony to marry Constance because she will inherit all her jewels. However, Tony does ...

                                                                           Doctor Faustus as a Tragedy Or Doctor Faustus as a Tragic Hero Introduction Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593) was one of the most influential playwrights of the English Renaissance. He was a contemporary of William Shakespeare and played a crucial role in shaping English drama. Marlowe is best known for his powerful use of blank verse, larger-than-life characters, and exploration of ambitious, often tragic heroes. Doctor Faustus , one of his most famous tragedies, is a tragic play about a man who sells his soul to the devil for knowledge and power. L. C. Knights says that Faustus's motivations are essentially immature, driven by ''the perverse and infantile desire for enormous power an...

  Exchange by Althea Thurston Summary Althea Thurston’s The Exchange is a short play that talks about human nature and how people always want to change their lives without thinking about the results. The story takes place in a magical place called "The Exchange," where people can trade their problems for new ones. A Judge and his assistant, an Imp, run the Exchange and help people exchange their miseries. First, a Poor Man approaches, lamenting his lifelong poverty. He requests enough money to enjoy life, eat well, and revel with friends. The Judge sternly reminds him that every exchange comes with a price—he must accept another misery in return. After rejecting several options like paralysis, a glass eye, and a cast-off wife, the man eagerly agrees to trade his poverty for indigestion, reasoning that it’s a small price for wealth and enjoyment. Imp gleefully ushers him to the changing room, relishing the situation. Next, a Vain Woman, obsessed with her fading beauty...

    Tense Structure Usage Keywords Examples Present Simple S + V1 (+s/es) General facts, habits, routines Always, usually, often, every day, sometimes ·        She writes a diary every day. ·        Vani rarely trusts strangers, but she always helps those in need. ·        Karthik teaches mathematics in a village school. Present Continuous S + is/am/are + V-ing Ongoing actions happening now Now, at the moment, currently, right now ·        She is writing a diary now. ·        The Committee are currently discussing the most complex problem in the meeting. ·        The elephants are bathing in the river right now. ...