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    According to Sir Walter Scott, Henry Fielding is the father of English Novel or Fiction. He was born in 1707 and belonged the Augustan Age.

    According to Sir Walter Scott, Henry Fielding is the father of English Novel or Fiction. He was born in 1707 and belonged the Augustan Age.

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    In simple words, literature is the reflection of society. A writer, poet, dramatist, novelist, prose writer inscribes what he sees around and thus his vision is reflected in his works.

    In simple words, literature is the reflection of society. A writer, poet, dramatist, novelist, prose writer inscribes what he sees around and thus his vision is reflected in his works.

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    The short poem “Dust of Snow” describes poet’s change of mood (from bad to good) because of air-like snow which falls on the poet when a crow shakes (on a tree). The snow is so light that poet calls it dust. But this dust has the power to make the boring day of the poet better.

    The short poem “Dust of Snow” describes poet’s change of mood (from bad to good) because of air-like snow which falls on the poet when a crow shakes (on a tree). The snow is so light that poet calls it dust. But this dust has the power to make the boring day of the poet better.

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    The phrase “Light Brigade” is used in the poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade” for the British Army who marched to Russia to fight against their forces. The word Brigade means sub-division of the army. Here in the poem, the British Army consisted of 600 soldiers which the poet mentions repeatedlyRead more

    The phrase “Light Brigade” is used in the poem “The Charge of the Light Brigade” for the British Army who marched to Russia to fight against their forces. The word Brigade means sub-division of the army.

    Here in the poem, the British Army consisted of 600 soldiers which the poet mentions repeatedly through out the verses. The word Light has been used for the troops because they were without heavy weapons like cannons and guns.

    The Brigade had only swords which is a Light weapon as compared to the weapons which the Russian Army had.

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    In simple words, Morals are the lessons which are derived, learnt and taught from expriences stories, tales, biogrpahies, incidents and events. As lessons they are passed on by more experienced people to less experienced ones. However when someone does against these lessons and advices, it becomes mRead more

    In simple words, Morals are the lessons which are derived, learnt and taught from expriences stories, tales, biogrpahies, incidents and events. As lessons they are passed on by more experienced people to less experienced ones.

    However when someone does against these lessons and advices, it becomes morally wrong. e.g. a child is taught to always speak the truth. When he lies in spite of being advised, it is considered to be morally wrong.

    Morality and its application differs from nation to nation, community to community and from person to person. e.g. eating non-vegetarian is acceptable in ample of communities but in some communities it is strictly forbidden and thus morally wrong.

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    Myth means an old traditional tale or story which usually has supernatural activities and events. A myth is scientifically wrong as it is mostly without any solid proof. However a myth can be true as well. e.g. we may have heard myth of advanced technology during the Harappan Civilisation. Now it haRead more

    Myth means an old traditional tale or story which usually has supernatural activities and events. A myth is scientifically wrong as it is mostly without any solid proof.

    However a myth can be true as well. e.g. we may have heard myth of advanced technology during the Harappan Civilisation. Now it has been scientifically proved that Harappans were quite advanced in science and technology. Similarly, we have heard about the Great Flood in ancient times in Bible and Qur’an. Science also believes that long ago earth was flooded with water.

    A myth in modern times is known as image building which is used by the leaders to describe themselves as super-beings or chosen one. One example is that of Kim Jong-Il of North Korea who considers himself to be God and makes other to believe so.

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