Vachchhalata Joshi - How Literature Shaped me?

Literature has had a profound impact on shaping who I am as a person. Through reading, I have been exposed to diverse perspectives, experiences, and emotions, which has allowed me to develop empathy and understanding for others. I have also developed a greater appreciation for language and the power of words, and have learned to express myself more effectively as a result. Especially Department of English,MKBU helped me overcome the stage fear and conciousness while facing audience. It helped me enrich my vocabulary and confidence. These two years was more a good practice as good reseach scholar from learing history to modern literary terms and that too with digital tools and live streamings while presentation.

As a stereotypical thing Arts is very easy to study but it carries world literature. From Greek myths to Indian Mythical allusions Persuing masters in English Literature was a rollercoaster ride.

“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.”

_Virginia woolf

Metaphor for Literature :

Labyrinth

Labyrinth is a metaphor that represents the complexity and intricate nature of English literature. Just as a labyrinth is a maze-like structure, difficult to navigate and easy to get lost in, English literature is a vast and intricate collection of works, difficult to fully comprehend and easy to get overwhelmed by.

The term "labyrinth" also suggests that there is no one path to understanding English literature. Just as there are multiple paths through a labyrinth, there are multiple approaches to studying and interpreting English literature. Each reader may find their own unique path, and there is no single "right" way to navigate the maze.

The Text i liked

Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

"Midnight's Children" is a novel by Salman Rushdie, published in 1981. It is a work of historical fiction that explores India's transition from British colonialism to independence and the partition of India in 1947. The novel is narrated by Saleem Sinai, a boy born at the exact moment India gained independence, and whose life is intimately connected with the destiny of his nation. Saleem's life is filled with magical and surreal experiences, including telepathic powers, which he shares with 1000 other children born at midnight on the day of independence.

The novel is characterized by its complex narrative structure, which jumps back and forth in time, incorporating flashbacks, dreams, and memories. Rushdie uses this structure to explore themes of identity, nationhood, and cultural heritage. The novel also offers a critique of the political and social issues in India during the time of its writing, such as corruption, poverty, and religious conflict.