International Journal of English Language Research Studies (IJELRS)
Welcome to the International Journal of English Language Research Studies (IJELRS), a prestigious platform that showcases the most recent developments in the field of English language studies. This journal offers a platform for individuals who are passionate about their fields of expertise to share their innovative findings and contribute to the advancement of knowledge worldwide. At the International Journal of English Language Research Studies, our dedication lies in publishing exceptional research that undergoes rigorous double-blind peer review. Our focus spans a wide range of subjects within the field of English language studies. This journal provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of the complexities of the English language, with a particular emphasis on linguistics, literature, language teaching, and learning. This journal adheres to the policies and ethical standards prescribed by the UGC-CARE, ensuring the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence. Our team of experts is well-versed in their respective areas of expertise, guaranteeing that only the most cutting-edge and impactful research is featured in our journal. For individuals who appreciate staying informed and keeping up with the latest advancements in the field, the International Journal of English Language Research Studies is a crucial source. The dedication to delivering exceptional quality and fostering a worldwide dialogue on the English language makes it an engaging piece to read. Join us in our mission to advance the study of the English language and make a meaningful impact in the ever-changing field of language research. Share your research with the International Journal of English Language Research Studies and become part of a vibrant community of dedicated scholars who are pushing the boundaries of knowledge in this dynamic field. Title International Journal of English Language Research Studies (IJELRS) Frequency Quarterly ISSN(ONLINE) 3049-1894 ISSN(PRINT) XXXX Publisher Eduschool Academic Research and Publishers Chief Editor Prof. (Dr.) Neeru Tandon Copyright Eduschool Academic Research and Publishers Starting Year 2024 (Online) 2025 (Print) Subject Language Language English Publication Format Online Phone No 0484-2929383, 0484- 2003366 Email Id info@eduresearchpublication.com, ex_editor@eduresearchpublication.com Website www.eduresearchpublication.com Address Eduschool Academic Research and Publishers, Airport Road, Nayathode Kavala, Angamaly -72, Kerala, India. Submission Link www.eduresearchjournal.com/index.php/ijelrs/sub
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I believe that literature is never merely an aesthetic pursuit; it is a living, breathing conversation with society, history, language, and power. Each new issue of International Journal of English Language Research Studies (IJELRS), in a sense, an act of faith—faith in the written word, in careful reading, and in the belief that literature still has something urgent to say about the world we inhabit. The essays collected in this volume of IJELRS grow out of that conviction. Though they range widely in period, place, and method, they are united by a shared concern with voice, power, identity, and the ways in which texts speak to social realities that refuse to remain confined to the page. The opening study on The God of Small Things returns us to one of the most troubling questions in postcolonial thought: whose voices are heard, and whose are systematically silenced? By closely reading the lives of Velutha and Ammu, the article shows how Arundhati Roy’s narrative resists the neat resolutions of history and instead exposes the enduring violence of caste, gender, and class. It reminds us that literature may not fully “liberate” the subaltern, but it can unsettle dominant narratives and force readers to confront uncomfortable truths.
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Ecofeminism and the Land: Nature as Feminine Space in the Poetry of Mary Oliver and Kamala Das
This article examines the intersection of ecological consciousness and feminist sensibility in the poetry of Mary Oliver and Kamala Das, arguing that both poets construct nature as a feminine space that offers alternatives to patriarchal structures of domination. Drawing on ecofeminist theory and ecocritical methodology, this study analyses selected poems from Oliver's American nature poetry and Das's Indian confessional verse to investigate how these culturally distinct poets articulate parallel connections between the exploitation of nature and the oppression of women. The research employs a qualitative textual analysis methodology, examining published poetry collections alongside secondary critical sources from ecocriticism and feminist literary theory. The findings reveal that both poets employ nature imagery to critique patriarchal control over female bodies and desires, to imagine spaces of feminine autonomy and spiritual renewal, and to articulate embodied relationships between women and the natural world that resist Cartesian dualisms separating culture from nature. Despite significant differences in cultural context, poetic tradition, and thematic emphasis, Oliver and Das demonstrate convergent ecofeminist visions that challenge the hierarchical binaries (male/female, culture/nature, mind/body) underlying both environmental destruction and gender oppression. This comparative study contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations about global ecofeminism and the role of poetry in articulating alternative relationships between humanity and the more-than-human world.
Echoes of Shakespeare: Intertextuality and Adaptation in Modern Postcolonial Drama
This article examines the strategic appropriation and transformation of Shakespearean texts in modern postcolonial drama, arguing that postcolonial playwrights engage with Shakespeare not merely to challenge colonial cultural authority but to create new theatrical vocabularies capable of addressing contemporary political and cultural concerns. Drawing on theories of intertextuality, adaptation studies, and postcolonial criticism, this study analyses selected works by Aimé Césaire, Wole Soyinka, and Derek Walcott to investigate how these dramatists reimagine canonical Shakespearean plays from perspectives historically marginalized by colonial discourse. The research employs a qualitative textual analysis methodology, examining dramatic texts alongside performance documentation and scholarly interpretations. The findings reveal that postcolonial Shakespeare adaptations operate through multiple strategies: confrontational rewriting that explicitly challenges the source text's ideological assumptions; translocation that resituates Shakespearean narratives within postcolonial contexts; and synthetic integration that weaves Shakespearean elements into indigenous theatrical traditions. The article argues that these adaptations constitute acts of cultural reclamation that simultaneously acknowledge Shakespeare's global cultural authority and contest the colonial structures through which that authority was disseminated. This study contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations about world literature, theatrical adaptation, and the politics of canon formation in postcolonial contexts.
Language, Identity, and Resistance: Code-Switching as a Narrative Strategy in Contemporary South Asian Diasporic Writing
This article examines the strategic deployment of code-switching as a narrative technique in contemporary South Asian diasporic fiction, arguing that the interweaving of English with South Asian languages constitutes a form of linguistic resistance that challenges monolingual norms while articulating complex diasporic identities. Drawing on sociolinguistic theory, postcolonial criticism, and diaspora studies, this study analyses selected works by Salman Rushdie, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Monica Ali to investigate how these authors employ code-switching to represent the fractured linguistic landscapes inhabited by diasporic subjects. The research utilizes a qualitative textual analysis methodology, examining primary literary texts alongside theoretical frameworks from sociolinguistics and postcolonial studies. The findings reveal that code-switching in South Asian diasporic fiction operates on multiple levels: it authenticates cultural representation, disrupts the hegemony of Standard English, creates solidarity with bilingual readers, and textually embodies the hybrid identities of diasporic characters. The article argues that code-switching functions not merely as decorative local colour but as a substantive narrative strategy that transforms the English language itself, creating what Salman Rushdie has termed "new Englishes" capable of expressing experiences that monolingual discourse cannot accommodate. This study contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations about world literatures in English and the politics of linguistic choice in postcolonial writing.
The Gothic Reimagined: Tracing Elements of Terror and the Uncanny in Twenty-First-Century British Fiction
This article examines the resurgence and transformation of Gothic literary conventions in twenty-first-century British fiction, arguing that contemporary writers have reimagined traditional Gothic tropes to address distinctly modern anxieties surrounding technology, ecological catastrophe, national identity, and the legacies of empire. Drawing on Sigmund Freud's concept of the uncanny, Edmund Burke's theorization of the sublime, and contemporary Gothic scholarship, this study analyses selected works by Sarah Waters, Mark Haddon, and Sarah Perry to demonstrate how the Gothic mode has been revitalized for the post-millennial era. The research employs a qualitative textual analysis methodology, examining primary literary texts alongside critical essays and theoretical frameworks from genre studies. The findings reveal that twenty-first-century British Gothic fiction deploys familiar elements (haunted spaces, spectral presences, psychological terror, and the return of the repressed) while simultaneously interrogating contemporary concerns including trauma, sexuality, mental illness, and environmental degradation. The article argues that the Gothic's inherent capacity for exploring boundary transgressions and articulating cultural fears makes it particularly suited to capturing the uncertainties of the contemporary moment. This study contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations about genre evolution, demonstrating that the Gothic remains a vital and adaptive mode capable of illuminating the hidden terrors lurking beneath the surfaces of modern British life.
Reclaiming the Subaltern Voice: A Postcolonial Reading of Marginalized Characters in Arundhati Roy's The God of Small Things
This article examines the representation of marginalized characters in Arundhati Roy's Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things (1997) through the lens of postcolonial theory, with particular emphasis on Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak's concept of the subaltern. The study employs a qualitative textual analysis of secondary sources, including the primary text and existing critical scholarship, to investigate how Roy constructs narrative spaces for characters who exist at the intersections of caste, class, and gender oppression in post-independence India. The analysis focuses specifically on Velutha, the Untouchable carpenter, and Ammu, the divorced woman who transgresses social boundaries through her forbidden love. The findings reveal that Roy employs innovative narrative techniques including fragmented chronology, child perspectives, and linguistic experimentation to disrupt dominant discourses and amplify voices historically silenced by hegemonic structures. The article argues that Roy's novel not only critiques the persistence of colonial hierarchies in postcolonial Kerala but also demonstrates the possibilities and limitations of literary representation in giving voice to the subaltern. This research contributes to ongoing scholarly conversations about postcolonial literature's capacity to challenge epistemic violence and reimagine social relations beyond inherited colonial frameworks.
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It gives me immense pleasure to present this volume of our research journal, which brings together a thoughtful selection of scholarly contributions across literature, linguistics, pedagogy, communication, and history. Each article represents the dedication of researchers who continue to explore how language and human expression shape our past, present, and future.
Women's Agency in Historical Transformation: A Critical Analysis of Female Leadership in Social and Political Movements
This research examines the multifaceted roles women have played in historical events and movements, challenging traditional narratives that marginalize female contributions to social and political transformation. Through a comprehensive analysis of primary and secondary sources spanning from the 18th century to contemporary movements, this study employs feminist historiographical methodology to illuminate patterns of women's agency, resistance, and leadership across diverse cultural and temporal contexts. The research reveals that women's participation in historical movements extends beyond supportive roles to encompass strategic leadership, ideological innovation, and sustained organizational efforts that fundamentally shaped the trajectory of social change. Key findings demonstrate that women's historical agency manifests through formal political participation, grassroots organizing, cultural production, and economic activism, often operating within and against patriarchal constraints. The analysis reveals recurring themes of intersectionality, where women's experiences are shaped by race, class, and nationality, creating diverse pathways for historical engagement. This study contributes to feminist historiography by providing a systematic framework for understanding women's historical agency and challenges prevailing androcentric historical narratives.
Enhancing Oral Communication Competency: Evidence-Based Methods for Improving Speaking Attributes in Pedagogical Approaches
Effective oral communication skills constitute fundamental competencies for academic success and professional advancement in contemporary society. This research article examines evidence-based methodologies for enhancing speaking attributes through comprehensive analysis of current pedagogical approaches, technological interventions, and cognitive-behavioral strategies. The study synthesizes findings from 134 peer-reviewed articles, experimental studies, and meta-analyses to identify the most effective methods for improving various dimensions of speaking competency, including fluency, clarity, confidence, persuasiveness, and nonverbal communication. Through systematic review and empirical analysis, this research reveals that multimodal approaches combining deliberate practice, feedback mechanisms, technology-enhanced learning, and metacognitive strategies produce the most significant improvements in speaking attributes. The analysis demonstrates that personalized learning pathways, incorporating individual learning styles and specific competency gaps, yield superior outcomes compared to standardized approaches. Key findings indicate that structured practice with immediate feedback, video recording analysis, peer evaluation systems, and cognitive restructuring techniques significantly enhance speaking performance across diverse populations. The study contributes to the field by proposing an integrated framework for speaking skills development that addresses cognitive, behavioral, and technological dimensions of oral communication competency. The research concludes with practical recommendations for educators, trainers, and learners seeking to implement evidence-based speaking improvement strategies in various contexts.
Digital Transformation in Language Education: A Comprehensive Analysis of Technology's Role in Contemporary Language Learning
This study examines the transformative impact of digital technologies on language learning processes, pedagogical practices, and educational outcomes in the 21st century. Through a systematic analysis of current literature and empirical research, this paper investigates how various technological tools—including mobile applications, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and online platforms—have revolutionized language acquisition methodologies. The research employs a mixed-methods approach, analyzing quantitative data from learning analytics platforms and qualitative feedback from educators and learners across diverse technological implementations. Findings reveal that technology significantly enhances language learning through personalized instruction, authentic materials access, interactive communication opportunities, and immediate feedback mechanisms. However, the study also identifies challenges incluxding digital divide issues, pedagogical integration difficulties, and concerns about reduced human interaction. The research concludes that effective technology integration requires thoughtful pedagogical design, adequate infrastructure, and balanced approaches that comjbine technological innovation with human-centered instruction. This study contributes to understanding how digital transformation can optimize language learning while addressing implementation challenges.
Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)
Mobile-Assisted Language Learning (MALL),
Global English in the Digital Age: Linguistic Convergence, Cultural Divergence, and the Transformation of World Englishes
This research examines the complex relationship between globalization and the English language, investigating how economic, technological, and cultural globalization processes have transformed English from a national language to a global lingua franca while simultaneously creating new patterns of linguistic diversity and local adaptation. Through analysis of corpus data, sociolinguistic surveys, and ethnographic fieldwork across multiple geographical contexts, this study employs World Englishes theoretical framework to examine how globalization impacts English language variation, change, and ideological positioning. Key findings reveal that globalization creates simultaneous pressures for linguistic standardization and localization, resulting in the emergence of new English varieties that reflect local cultural values while participating in global communicative networks. The research demonstrates that digital communication technologies accelerate both convergence toward global English norms and divergence toward locally meaningful linguistic practices, creating unprecedented complexity in English language variation patterns. Analysis of educational policy, media discourse, and corporate communication reveals how institutional forces promote particular varieties of English while marginalizing others, contributing to new forms of linguistic inequality on a global scale. The study contributes to World Englishes scholarship by providing systematic evidence for how globalization transforms English language ecology while offering critical insights into the relationship between linguistic change and cultural power in contemporary global contexts.
The Enduring Legacy: Shakespeare's Transformative Influence on the English Language
This research examines William Shakespeare's profound and lasting influence on the English language, analyzing how his literary innovations transformed vocabulary, syntax, and idiomatic expression. Through comprehensive textual analysis of Shakespeare's complete works and comparative linguistic studies, this paper demonstrates that Shakespeare contributed over 1,700 words to the English lexicon while establishing syntactic patterns that continue to influence contemporary usage. The study employs corpus linguistics methodology to quantify Shakespeare's linguistic innovations and traces their evolution through four centuries of English language development. Findings reveal that Shakespeare's influence extends beyond mere vocabulary expansion to encompass fundamental changes in semantic flexibility, metaphorical expression, and grammatical structure. The research contributes to our understanding of how individual literary genius can shape the trajectory of an entire language, with implications for contemporary studies of linguistic change and literary influence.
It gives us immense pleasure to present this issue of IJELRS .The articles in this volume reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary academic thought, drawing connections across literature, education, culture, and the environment. At the heart of each contribution lies a shared commitment to exploring the challenges and opportunities of our time through insightful, critical engagement.
Language and Identity in Postcolonial Indian Literature: A Comprehensive Analysis
This article examines the complex interrelationship between language and identity formation in postcolonial Indian literature from independence to the present day. Through critical analysis of key literary texts by authors including Salman Rushdie, Arundhati Roy, Amitav Ghosh, and Jhumpa Lahiri, this study investigates how linguistic choices function as sites of cultural negotiation, resistance, and identity construction. Employing theoretical frameworks from postcolonial theory, sociolinguistics, and cultural studies, this research argues that language in Indian postcolonial literature operates simultaneously as colonial inheritance, tool of resistance, and medium for creating new expressions of hybrid identity. The findings reveal sophisticated linguistic strategies—including code-switching, vernacular incorporation, syntactic innovation, and translingual practices—through which Indian authors challenge Western hegemonic narratives while fashioning distinctive postcolonial literary voices. The article concludes that these linguistic innovations reflect broader cultural and political negotiations in postcolonial India, where language remains inextricably linked to questions of national identity, cultural sovereignty, and the ongoing legacies of colonial rule.
Challenging Patriarchal Structures: Feminist Themes in the Plays of Mahesh Dattani
This paper examines how Mahesh Dattani, one of India's foremost contemporary playwrights, incorporates feminist themes in his dramatic works to challenge deeply entrenched patriarchal structures in Indian society. Through close textual analysis of key plays including Tara, Dance Like a Man, Bravely Fought the Queen, and Final Solutions, this study reveals how Dattani creates complex female characters who navigate and resist societal constraints. The analysis demonstrates that Dattani's dramatic work destabilizes traditional gender roles, interrogates the mechanisms of female oppression, and creates spaces for female agency within restrictive social frameworks. This paper argues that while Dattani's plays do not present utopian feminist resolutions, they effectively expose the contradictions and injustices of patriarchal systems, inviting audiences to critically engage with gender politics in contemporary India. Dattani's unique contribution lies in his ability to integrate feminist perspectives with other intersecting concerns including class, sexuality, religion, and family dynamics, creating a multidimensional critique of power structures that oppress women in the Indian context.
The Influence of Western Literary Traditions on Indian Poetry: A Critical Analysis
This research examines the complex interrelationship between Western literary traditions and the evolution of modern Indian poetry from the colonial period to contemporary times. Through close textual analysis of representative works by Indian poets writing in English and regional languages, this study identifies patterns of influence, appropriation, and resistance that characterize the Indian poetic response to Western literary forms and themes. The research employs a comparative methodological framework to analyze the stylistic, thematic, and structural transformations in Indian poetry resulting from its engagement with Western literary movements such as Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. Findings suggest that Indian poets have engaged in a nuanced process of selective adaptation rather than wholesale adoption of Western poetic conventions, resulting in hybrid poetic forms that reflect both the assimilation of Western influences and the preservation of indigenous literary traditions. This study contributes to our understanding of transcultural literary exchanges and illuminates the processes through which Indian poetry has negotiated its relationship with Western literary canons while articulating distinctly Indian cultural, historical, and social experiences.
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Climate Change and Dystopian Fiction: A Comparative Study
This article examines the evolution and significance of climate change narratives within contemporary dystopian fiction from 1960 to the present. Through comparative analysis of key literary works across this period, the research identifies distinct phases in fictional engagement with climate crisis: from early environmental warnings to the emergence of climate fiction ("cli-fi") as a recognized subgenre and its recent evolution into what this study terms "adaptive climate narratives." By applying ecocritical and narratological frameworks to works by J.G. Ballard, Octavia Butler, Kim Stanley Robinson, Margaret Atwood, Omar El Akkad, and N.K. Jemisin, this study demonstrates how dystopian fiction serves as a critical site for exploring the psychological, ethical, and socio-political dimensions of climate change. The analysis reveals significant shifts in narrative strategies, with earlier works emphasizing apocalyptic spectacle and cautionary tales, while contemporary texts increasingly employ more complex temporal structures, intersectional approaches, and speculative solutions that resist narrative closure. This research contributes to our understanding of how dystopian fiction functions not merely as warning but as a form of cognitive mapping that helps readers navigate the conceptual and emotional challenges posed by climate crisis, potentially fostering environmental consciousness and political engagement. By tracking the formal and thematic evolution of climate dystopias, this study highlights literature's vital role in making the abstract phenomenon of climate change culturally meaningful and ethically urgent.
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Our cherished readers and writers, I extend my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and contributions to IJELRS. Your curiosity and creativity fuel this journal, making it a vibrant space for intellectual exchange and discovery. To our readers, may these articles inspire you to question, reflect, and engage with the world in new ways. To our writers, thank you for entrusting us with your bold ideas and rigorous scholarship—your work shapes the future of literary and cultural studies. Let us continue this journey together, fostering a community that celebrates diverse voices and fearless inquiry.
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Different World, Same Planet: Nature Moulding Mankind in Amitav Ghosh's The Hungry Tide
Amitav Ghosh's The Hungry Tide explores the complex relationships between human lives and the wild natural environment of the Sundarbans through the varied perspectives of its characters. Sundarbans becomes more than just a background; it acts as an active participant and a force that can moulds the characters. Piya Roy sees the Sundarbans as a site of scientific study and a sanctuary for endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. Kanai Dutt’s intellectual detachment is shattered by nature’s raw, unpredictable power. For Fokir, the illiterate fisherman, nature embodies spirituality, survival, and ancestral wisdom, while Marxist scholar Nirmal romanticizes the Sundarbans as a stage for revolutionary ideals. Through these contrasting perspectives, Amitav Ghosh explores the tension between ecological balance and human agency, underscoring the precariousness of life in a landscape ruled by cyclonic storms and relentless tides, where nature’s dominance challenges human understanding and aspirations. Amitav Ghosh explores in great detail how societal, cultural, and individual history influence how people interact with their surroundings. Ghosh shows how the natural world reshapes human identities and priorities, inviting a deeper reflection on the interdependence between humanity and the natural world.
Innovative Teaching Models in English Language Instruction: An Analysis of Synectics, Jurisprudential Inquiry, Role Play, Concept Attainment, and Advance Organizers
This study examines the application of five innovative teaching models—Synectics, Jurisprudential Inquiry, Role Play, Concept Attainment, and Advance Organizers—in English language instruction through a comprehensive review of existing literature and secondary data. It investigates how these models enhance student engagement, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and active classroom participation. The analysis highlights the necessity of integrating dynamic, student-centred approaches to address diverse learning needs effectively. Findings suggest that these models significantly improve learning outcomes and foster inclusive, engaging educational environments. The study also explores practical considerations for implementing these strategies across various settings, emphasizing the importance of teacher preparedness and resource availability. As education evolves to meet 21st-century demands, adopting such models can empower learners with essential skills like collaboration and creativity. The study advocates for their integration into English language curricula and calls for further research into their long-term impact across different educational contexts and cultural backgrounds.
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Influence of Western Literature on Indian English Writers: A Critical Analysis
This research examines the multifaceted influence of Western literary traditions on Indian English writers from the colonial period to the present day. Through close textual analysis of representative works and quantitative assessment of literary features, this study maps patterns of Western influence across generations of Indian writers in English. The research identifies three distinct phases of influence: colonial assimilation (1850-1947), postcolonial negotiation (1947-1980), and globalized hybridity (1980-present). Findings indicate that Indian English writers have evolved from early imitative approaches to Western forms toward more complex, syncretic literary expressions that blend Western techniques with indigenous themes and sensibilities. The study pays particular attention to the impact of specific Western literary movements—including Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, and Postmodernism—on the development of Indian English fiction, poetry, and drama. This investigation demonstrates that rather than representing cultural imperialism, Western literary influence in India has catalyzed the emergence of distinctive literary voices that engage with global literary currents while articulating uniquely Indian experiences. The research contributes to postcolonial literary studies by offering a nuanced understanding of transcultural literary exchange that acknowledges both Western influence and Indian literary agency.
Blogging as a New Form of Literary Expression in India: Digital Renaissance and Cultural Transformation
This research examines the emergence and evolution of blogging as a distinctive form of literary expression in India from the early 2000s to the present. Drawing upon theoretical frameworks from digital humanities, postcolonial studies, and contemporary literary criticism, this article analyzes how Indian bloggers have transformed traditional narrative structures while negotiating complex cultural identities in the digital sphere. Through close readings of prominent Indian literary blogs and interviews with leading digital authors, this study demonstrates how blogging has democratized literary production in India, challenging established publishing hierarchies and creating new pathways for marginalized voices. The research reveals that Indian literary blogs function as critical sites of cultural hybridity, linguistic experimentation, and social commentary, often addressing themes that remain underrepresented in mainstream Indian literature. Furthermore, this study examines how the interactive nature of blogging has fostered new writer-reader relationships and collaborative storytelling models unique to the Indian context. This article contributes to emerging scholarship on digital literature by recognizing blogging as a legitimate literary form that reflects and shapes contemporary Indian cultural discourse, while simultaneously participating in global digital literary movements.
Food and Identity in South Asian Diaspora Narratives: Culinary Practices as Cultural Memory and Resistance
This research examines the multifaceted role of food and culinary practices in South Asian diaspora narratives, focusing on literary and cinematic representations from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Through close textual analysis of selected works by diaspora writers and filmmakers, this study explores how food functions as a powerful vehicle for identity formation, cultural memory, intergenerational transmission, and resistance in diaspora contexts. The research identifies and analyzes recurring culinary tropes and metaphors in South Asian diaspora narratives, including the kitchen as a gendered space of both oppression and empowerment, food preparation as a site of cultural preservation and innovation, and commensality as a means of negotiating cultural boundaries. Employing theoretical frameworks from food studies, diaspora studies, and postcolonial theory, this investigation reveals how food narratives serve multiple purposes: they articulate complex hybrid identities, challenge cultural stereotypes, preserve ancestral memories, and create spaces for cross-cultural dialogue. The findings demonstrate that food in South Asian diaspora narratives functions not merely as cultural symbolism but as an active agent in the negotiation of diaspora identities and the creation of new cultural formations. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the embodied nature of diaspora experience and the role of everyday practices in the construction of transcultural identities.
Dalit Autobiography as a Literary Genre: Asserting Identity and Reclaiming Narrative Space in the Works of Omprakash Valmiki and Bama
This research examines Dalit autobiography as a distinct literary genre through a critical analysis of two seminal texts: Omprakash Valmiki's (Joothan,1997) and Bama's (Karukku, 1992). The study posits that Dalit autobiographies represent a radical departure from conventional Indian autobiographical traditions and constitute a form of counter-narrative that challenges hegemonic literary representations. Through close textual analysis, the research identifies distinctive formal, thematic, and linguistic features that characterize Dalit autobiography as a genre with specific social and political functions. The study employs theoretical frameworks from subaltern studies, testimonio criticism, and postcolonial theory to analyze how these narratives function as acts of literary resistance and testimonial witnessing. Findings indicate that Dalit autobiographies employ specific narrative strategies including: non-linear chronology, communal rather than individualistic focus, deliberate incorporation of Dalit dialects and sociolects, and the strategic use of bodily experience as evidence. The research demonstrates how these autobiographies operate simultaneously as literary texts, sociological documents, and political interventions, challenging not only social hierarchies but also literary conventions. By examining these works as acts of narrative reclamation, this study contributes to our understanding of how marginalized communities use life-writing to assert presence in literary spaces historically denied to them and reconstitute the relationship between literary aesthetics and social justice.
Marginalized Narratives and Resistance in Contemporary Tamil Literature: A Comparative Analysis of Perumal Murugan's "Seasons of the Palm" and Meena Kandasamy's "The Gypsy Goddess"
In the rich landscape of contemporary Tamil literature, two distinctive voices emerge with powerful stories of resistance and marginalization. Perumal Murugan's "Seasons of the Palm" offers an intimate portrait of a young Dalit bonded laborer through naturalistic prose, while Meena Kandasamy's "The Gypsy Goddess" reconstructs a historical massacre using experimental narrative techniques. Despite their contrasting approaches, both authors successfully challenge dominant narratives and amplify historically silenced communities in modern Indian literature. This research explores how their divergent literary techniques serve a common purpose: to illuminate the persistent realities of caste oppression and celebrate the enduring spirit of resistance in Tamil Nadu.
It is with immense pride and a sense of accomplishment that we present the inaugural issue of International Journal of English Language Research Studies (IJELRS). This endeavour is born out of the shared vision of fostering critical dialogue and interdisciplinary perspectives in the realm of English studies. As the world grows more interconnected, literature, language, and pedagogy continue to evolve, providing us with new avenues to explore identity, culture, and the human experience
Examining Death of a Salesman's Dramatic Architecture's Methods
This paper undertakes a comprehensive examination of the dramatic structure in "Death of a Salesman," a significant piece by Arthur Miller. This study explores the methods utilized by Miller in his plays, concentrating on the structure of the narrative, the development of characters, and the language styles evident throughout the work. This study illustrates Miller's employment of non-linear storytelling, symbolism, and flashbacks to delve into the complexities of the American Dream, identity, and the human condition with depth and sophistication. This exploration scrutinizes Miller's methodology and its impact on the audience's connection with the tragic narrative of Willy Loman. This study examines the intricate connections between dramatic structure, language use, and character development. A thorough exploration of Miller's theatrical techniques and the importance of "Death of a Salesman" within American literature can be enhanced by the insights offered in this article. This examination provides an insightful viewpoint on Miller's work, highlighting the importance of dramatic technique in shaping the theatrical experience by scrutinizing the play's dramatic structure.
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An Overview of Young Adult Literature in Literary Studies
Young adults have a vital role in our nation, and are future of the society. They experience countless problems just like adults. Family pressures like divorces, remarriages, and parental violence affect them very much. Myriad social pressures, and poor parental supervision lead them to delinquency, and commit crime. They tend to alienate from their families, and withdraw from society. Lack of parental care impairs their health, causes stress, and drives them to commit even suicides. Many young adults end up as alcoholics, and drug-addicts. The predicament of adolescent girls is more horrific than boys. Many unprivileged girls battle with sexual harassment which leads to teenage pregnancies, and contract sexually transmitted diseases. But in the global scenario, little attention is paid to the enormous crises faced by young adults. The voice of adolescents remains largely unheard in society. This paper gives an overview of the onset of young adult literature in literary studies.
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The Struggle for Equality and Multiculturalism in The Hunger Games
These paper by Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games, is a great piece focusing on multiculturalism, which is present in different sections of the book, and the mechanism through which society copes with diversity. We cannot ignore the role that various factors such as race, class, and power play when it comes to our vision. The multicultural theory primer is structured in a way that we are informed of the cultural, racial, and economic disparities through the Panem society in the book. Furthermore, using a multicultural approach reveals the theoretical dimensions of the study and after that, we project the issues of cultural representation and identity construction. The examination presents the novel as one that confronts uniformity and thus highlights the importance of diversity in a patriarchal society. The outcomes of the study suggest that The Hunger Games promotes multiculturalism and at the same time it recognizes the intricate principles of sustaining a societal balance will not stay untold. Dystopian literature, including this book, can reflect societal debates, like social justice and equal rights. One possible project may investigate the effect of ethnicity and gender in society and how The Hunger Games offers a clear example of the problems faced in those situations.
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The Interplay of Fate and Freewill: A Focus on Haruki Murakami’s Postmodern Novel Kafka on the Shore
Postmodernism presents a complex view of self-identity, challenging traditional notions of a stable, coherent self. According to postmodernism identity is fragmented and constructed through social interactions, discourses, and cultural influences. Similarly, protagonist Kafka Tamura’s search for self identity is intricately woven into the fabric of the narrative throughout the novel. “Kafka on the Shore” is a postmodern novel written by Haruki Murakami in 2002 with diverse insights of human experience and multiplicity of perspectives, with the concepts of fate and free will. This paper aims to focus on the surreal world of Murakami’s Kafka on the Shore and its teenage protagonist Kafka Tamura’s experiences on his transformative journey in search of self-identity and the fear of the prophecy explained by his father. It begins with a battle between Kafka’s fate, which presents itself through his desire to live a meaningful life on his own. Also the text focuses on the interwoven lives of the other characters with Kafka using free will and developing their experiences in the story with the theoretical elements of postmodernism.
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