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206 Assignment

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Name: - Nanda Chavada Roll No: - 19 Semester: - 4(Batch 2023-25) Enrolment number: - 5108230012 Paper No: - 206 Paper name: The African Literature Paper code: - 22413 Topic: Educating the Colonized: Power, Resistance, and Identity in ‘Petals of Blood’ Submitted to: - Smt. S. B. Gardi Department of English, Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University Date: 17/04/2025 Email Address: - nandachavada@gmail.com Table of Contents: Abstract: Introduction: About Author  About the Novel: Introduction (Contextualizing colonial education and Ngũgĩ’s ideology) Education as a Colonial Tool Docility vs. Resistance: Munira, Karega, and Wanja Education and Identity: Reclaiming Indigenous Consciousness Intersection with Gender and Class Conclusion (Liberation through education and resistance) Works Cited Abstract This Assignment explores the role of education in Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o’s Petals of Blood as a mechanism of both oppression and resistance in postcolonial Kenya. By examining the trajecto...
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Pride and prejudice

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Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

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Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness video - 1 :  Introduction:                          Arundhati Roy's The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, published in 2017, marks her return to fiction after her celebrated debut, The God of Small Things. This novel intricately weaves together the lives of diverse characters in contemporary India, particularly focusing on Anjum, a transgender woman navigating her identity in a fractured society. Through lyrical prose and a blend of magical realism and social commentary, Roy explores key themes such as identity, belonging, and the struggle against social inequalities. The narrative delves into pressing issues like communal violence and state oppression, showcasing the resilience of love and humanity amidst adversity. Ultimately, The Ministry of Utmost Happiness serves as both a profound literary achievement and a critical reflection on modern Indian society, inviting read...
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