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Flipped Learning - The Only Story

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  Flipped Learning -  The Only Story HELLO EVERYONE ... This blog is part of a Flipped Learning activity assigned by Dilip Barad sir . In this  task every student have to watch videos related to Julian Barnes’ novel  The Only Story  and write a concise summary of each based on our comprehension. For further details about the task, refer to the teacher’s blog linked here.  Teacher's blog Video 1 -  Summary of 'The Only Story' | Plot Overview Julian Barnes' novel The Only Story explores love and the obligations it entails, challenging the conventional, romanticized view of relationships. The protagonist, Paul Roberts, narrates the story as he looks back on a defining love affair from his youth. Now between the ages of 59 and 70, he reflects on events that transpired three decades earlier, when he was just 19. During his teenage years, Paul becomes romantically involved with Susan Macleod, a 48-year-old married woman. Susan, who has two daughters, Clara ...

Revolution 2020

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  Success, Sacrifice, and the Love Triangle of Revolution 2020 Hello everyone...  This blog is the part of Thinking activity task assigned by Dilip sir.   Teacher's Article  for background reading. Objective of the activity is to critically analyze the key themes of Revolution 2020 and their implications in contemporary society. Activity 1 : The Theme of Love    The love triangle in the novel unfolds as a poignant exploration of love interwoven with ambition, morality, and sacrifice. Gopal's unrequited love for Aarti drives much of his emotional journey, juxtaposed against his desire for power and success. The relationship evolves from friendship to a conflicted connection, exposing the complexities of love where personal emotions clash with ethical dilemmas. His final act of letting Aarti marry Raghav demonstrates an interplay between nobility, guilt, and an eventual realization of what love means—selflessness over possession. How does the relationshi...

Gun Island

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  Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh   Hello everyone... This blog is based on the novel Gun Island by Amitav Ghosh. This blog is a part of flip learning activity assigned by Dr. Dilip Barad sir. In which I'm going to explore two worksheets and nine videos. You can check teacher's blog from here....   Teacher's Blog  &  Teacher's Article Worksheet 1  for Amitav Ghosh's  Gun Island : Part I Is Shakespeare mentioned in the novel? Or are his plays referred to in the novel? Yes, In Gun Island, Shakespeare is mentioned during a talk about Venice. The play The Merchant of Venice is brought up, and Cinta connects it to the Jewish ghetto in Venice and the history of trade there. What is the role of Nakhuda Ilyas in the legend of the Gun Merchant? Nakhuda Ilyas is a key figure in the legend. He is believed to have fled with a cursed shrine, pursued by pirates and mercenaries. The term "Nakhuda" translates to "ship captain" or "master." Name...