Saturday, 31 December 2022

Thinking Activity on The Waste Land

 This Thinking Activity on The Waste Land task was assigned by Dr.Dilip Barad sir Department of English MKBU. In this task, we have to Read 'Points to Ponder' in the blog post and reflect upon it.

The Waste Land

Introduction of the Author:


T.S. Eliot (1888-1965) was a poet, playwright, and literary critic who is widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to a family with strong literary and cultural ties. Eliot studied at Harvard University and then moved to Europe, where he attended Merton College, Oxford. After completing his studies, he worked as a schoolteacher and then as a publisher's assistant before becoming a full-time writer. Eliot's notable works include the poems "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock" and "The Hollow Men," as well as the plays "Murder in the Cathedral" and "The Cocktail Party." He was also a prolific essayist and critic, writing extensively about literature, culture, and society. Eliot was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948 for his outstanding contributions to literature. He died in London in 1965.

Eliot's most famous work is "The Waste Land," a long poem that was published in 1922 and is considered one of the defining works of modernist literature. The poem is known for its complex structure, its use of a wide range of literary and cultural references, and its bleak portrayal of a world in which human relationships have been broken down and people are disconnected from each other and from their own deepest desires and values.

Introduction of the Waste Land Poem:


"The Waste Land" is a long poem by T.S. Eliot that was published in 1922. It is considered one of the defining works of modernist literature and is widely regarded as one of the greatest poems of the 20th century.

The poem is divided into five sections, each of which deals with a different theme or set of themes. The first section, "The Burial of the Dead," describes a world in which human relationships have been broken down and people are disconnected from each other and their own deepest desires and values. The second section, "A Game of Chess," describes a failed sexual encounter between a man and a woman. The third section, "The Fire Sermon," deals with themes of lust and desire, and the fourth section, "Death by Water," describes the sinking of a ship. The final section, "What the Thunder Said," describes a world that has been destroyed by war and is waiting for redemption.

Throughout the poem, Eliot uses a variety of literary and cultural references, including myths, legends, and religious texts, to explore the theme of spiritual and emotional isolation in the modern world. The poem is written in a complex, highly allusive style and is difficult to interpret. Still, it has had a significant influence on literature and culture and continues to be widely studied and debated by scholars and readers.

The central theme of the poem:

One of the central themes of "The Waste Land" is the disintegration of society and the human condition in the modern world. The poem describes a world in which people are disconnected from each other and from their own deepest desires and values, and in which traditional sources of meaning and purpose have been lost or undermined.

Throughout the poem, Eliot uses a variety of literary and cultural references to explore this theme, including myths, legends, and religious texts. He also employs a range of literary techniques, including fragmentation and collage, to create a sense of disjunction and disconnection.

Other central themes in "The Waste Land" include the search for meaning and redemption in a meaningless world, the role of memory and history in shaping the present, and the destructive power of desire. The poem also explores themes of gender and sexuality, as well as the relationship between the individual and society. Overall, "The Waste Land" is a complex and multifaceted work that invites multiple interpretations and continues to be widely studied and debated by scholars and readers.

Response to point no.3

"The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot contains several allusions to Indian thoughts and cultural references.


One of the most prominent allusions is to the Hindu god Shiva, who is mentioned in the first section of the poem ("The Burial of the Dead") as "the third who walks always beside you." Shiva is a complex deity in Hinduism, who is associated with destruction and regeneration, as well as with the cycle of life, death, and rebirth. The reference to Shiva in the poem suggests the theme of destruction and renewal, as well as the idea that the world is constantly changing and being reborn.


Another allusion to Indian thought in "The Waste Land" is the reference to the Upanishads, which are ancient Hindu texts that contain philosophical and spiritual teachings. The Upanishads are mentioned in the fourth section of the poem ("Death by Water"), in the phrase "the word of the Buddha." The reference to the Upanishads suggests the theme of spiritual enlightenment and the search for meaning and understanding in the face of suffering and confusion.


Other Indian cultural references in "The Waste Land" include the mention of the river Ganges in the second section of the poem ("A Game of Chess") and the reference to the myth of the Fisher King in the fifth section of the poem ("What the Thunder Said"). Overall, these allusions to Indian thoughts and cultural references contribute to the theme of spiritual and cultural decay in the modern world and suggest the possibility of renewal and redemption.

Response to point no.4

"The Waste Land" by T.S. Eliot has been described as a pandemic poem because of the way it speaks to the experience of living through a time of widespread suffering, loss, and isolation. The poem, which was published in 1922, is set in a world that has been destroyed by war and is characterized by a sense of despair and disillusionment.

One reason "The Waste Land" can be seen as a pandemic poem is its portrayal of a world in which people are disconnected from each other and from their own deepest desires and values. This sense of isolation is a central theme of the poem and is reflected in its complex structure and use of a wide range of literary and cultural references.

Another reason "The Waste Land" can be seen as a pandemic poem is its portrayal of a world in which traditional sources of meaning and purpose have been lost or undermined. The poem describes a world that is waiting for redemption, and it suggests the possibility of renewal and rebirth in the face of suffering and destruction.

"The Waste Land" speaks to the experience of living through a time of crisis and offers a vision of hope and redemption in the face of despair. Its enduring themes and complex structure continue to make it a relevant and powerful work for readers today.

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Thursday, 22 December 2022

Thinking Activity on For Whom the Bell Tolls

 This Thinking Activity on For Whom the Bell Tolls task was assigned by Yesha Bhatt Ma'am Department of English MKBU. In this task, we have to write down the Answer to Anyone one question in the Novel.

For Whom the Bell Tolls

Introduction of Author:

Earnest Hemingway

“I loved you when I saw you today and I loved you always but I never saw you before.”
― Ernest Hemingway, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Ernest Hemingway was an American writer and journalist who was born on July 21, 1899, in Oak Park, Illinois. He is known for his novels and short stories, which are characterized by their simplicity, clarity, and economy of language. Hemingway served as an ambulance driver in World War I, and his war experiences profoundly impacted his writing. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1954.

Hemingway's writing career began as a journalist, and he worked for various newspapers and magazines before becoming a full-time writer. Some of his best-known works include "The Old Man and the Sea," "For Whom the Bell Tolls," "A Farewell to Arms," and "The Sun Also Rises." These works are known for their themes of love, loss, and adventure, and they often take place in exotic locations around the world.

Hemingway was also an avid outdoorsman, and he often wrote about his adventures in nature. He lived a colorful and adventurous life, and his writing reflects this. Many of his works have been adapted into films, and he is considered one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.

Introduction of Novel:

"For Whom the Bell Tolls" is a novel by American writer Ernest Hemingway, published in 1940. It is set during the Spanish Civil War and tells the story of Robert Jordan, an American volunteer fighting for the Republicans against the Nationalists. Jordan is sent on a mission to blow up a bridge behind enemy lines and becomes involved with a group of Spanish Republicans, including a young woman named Maria. The novel explores themes of love, death, and the meaning of life, as well as the effects of war on individuals and society.

Hemingway's writing style in "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is characterized by its simplicity and directness, as well as its use of dialogue to convey character and advance the plot. The novel was well-received upon its publication and has since become one of Hemingway's most popular and enduring works. It was adapted into a film in 1943, starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman.

Publication Year: 1940
Genre: Novel
Characters: Robert Jordan, Pablo, Pilar, Maria, Anselmo, Agustin, Fernando, Primitivo
Setting: Segovia, Spain

In what basic way is Robert Jordan a typical Hemingway hero?

Ernest Hemingway is known for his tough, stoic characters who often face difficult challenges and circumstances with courage and determination. These characters often referred to as "Hemingway heroes," are typically male and are often soldiers, hunters, or adventurers. They are defined by their strong sense of personal code and their ability to endure physical and emotional hardship. They also have their own brand of uniqueness in their characterization. They are not less than Shakespeare's heroes in their unique traits of heroism.

Here are good Examples of his Heroes...

Santiago in The Old man and the Sea, Romero in The Sun Also Rises, and Jordan in For Whom the Bell Tolls, Frederic Henry in A Farewell to Arms can be best quoted in this regard.

In For Whom the Bell Tolls, we see that Robert Jordan plays a role of such a character who fights for an ideal in a foreign land. He has a firm belief in the Republican cause because he loves Spain. This novel has been written in order to test the quality of Jordan’s idealism and the chain of obstacles in his path forms the basic structure of the novel. As the action of the novel proceeds, Jordan’s task gets more and more complicated. Pablo is absolutely against Jordan’s plan. He takes it impossible to put into practice because it means the destruction of the land. Hemingway’s heroes are always brave in their acts. Jordan is brave enough that he even does not feel fear in his great risky task of blowing up the bridge.


The book tells the story of Robert Jordan, an American who hides out in caves during the Spanish Civil War and wages guerrilla war against the fascists. Jordan is also a complex and nuanced character. He is not a perfect hero, and he struggles with personal doubts and feelings of guilt. He ultimately remains true to his beliefs and is willing to make great sacrifices for the greater good. Jordan is such a character who does not give any importance to what happens to him. He accepts the risky task of blowing up the bridge with an open heart and never shows any sign of cowardice. 

Some critics raise objections by saying that sometimes, Jordan appears like a dummy but Hemingway makes him a convincing and imitable personality through his superb art of characterization. So, their objection does not remain for a long time when we see that it is Jordan who fights against many abstractions: liberty, equality, rights of the people, democracy, and atrocities of the fascists. In fact, he is religiously jealous and fights for a secular ideal. A prominent critic has very rightly said, “He dies for the American dream”. He sacrifices for all the poor people in the world. There is no doubt in saying the fact that his ideals are worth imitating for the people of the rest of the world. He fights for those ideals which are practicable for most sensible persons.

He has a lot of weak points like ordinary and commonplace human beings. He is an American volunteer who fights for the genuine cause of humanity and feels this crusade in his blood and soul. Being dutiful, he loves Spain. He remained there when the civil war broke up. He joined the war in order to contribute his service to the welfare of the country. He loves Spanish people and learns their language in order to teach this language to them as an instructor in Spanish at a small college in America.



One of the best traits of his personality is that he is not: an ordinary hero like other heroes of Hemingway but a complicated one. His complicated nature of psychological vacuum is filled by the dream-like love of Maria. He is not a coward like his father who committed suicide. That’s why he idealizes his grandfather more than his own father.

In the above-mentioned discussion of the characteristics of Jordan as a tragic hero, we can say in the concluding remarks that in the end; his loyalty becomes personal loyalty and he is just a husband covering the retreat of his wife whom he loves by the core of his heart. He sacrifices his life for Maria and her people i.e., Pablo and his land. He is justified in his act of sacrifice because his idealism is worth imitating and practicable for many others.

At the end of For Whom the Bell Tolls, Jordan is in a forest, looking down at the bridge he was sent to destroy. His leg is broken and he tells his young lover, Maria, that she must go on without him. And then, alone, lying there on the pine needles, he faces his death.

"He knows that life is good and it will be a very bad thing to lose his life. But he's very stoic about it, as Hemingway characters always are," says Stone. Toward the end of the book, Jordan faces his demise with a powerful reflection that McCain has quoted before: "The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it."

 "I have fought for what I believe in for a year now. If we win here we will win everywhere. The world is a fine place and worth the fighting for and I hate very much to leave it." - Robert Jordan
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Friday, 16 December 2022

Thinking Activity On W.B.Yeats's Poems

This Thinking Activity on W.B. Yeats poem task was assigned by Dr.Dilip Barad sir Department of English MKBU. In this task, we have to write down Two or Three poems by W.B. Yeats and then give our own interpretation of the poem.

Information about W.B. Yeats(1865-1939):-

William Butler Yeats is widely regarded as one of the greatest poets of the 20th century. Born in Dublin, Ireland in 1865, Yeats was a key figure in the Irish Literary Revival, a movement that sought to promote Irish culture and heritage. Throughout his career, Yeats wrote many poems, plays, and essays that explored themes of love, loss, and Irish nationalism.

One of Yeats' most famous poems is "The Second Coming," which was published in 1919. This poem is a powerful and haunting exploration of the chaos and upheaval that was occurring in the world at that time. In the poem, Yeats writes about how "the falcon cannot hear the falconer" and how "the ceremony of innocence is drowned." He also speaks of a "rough beast" that is "slouching" toward Bethlehem.


Another well-known poem by Yeats is "When You Are Old," which was published in 1893. This poem is a beautiful and poignant love letter to Yeats' lover, Maud Gonne. In the poem, Yeats writes about how Maud will be when she is old, and he encourages her to remember their love.

In addition to his poetry, Yeats was also a successful playwright. He wrote several plays, including "The Land of Heart's Desire" and "The Countess Cathleen," which explored themes of Irish folklore and mythology.

Yeats was a complex and enigmatic figure whose work continues to be widely studied and admired. In 1923, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, and in 1922, he was elected to the Irish Senate. Yeats died in 1939, but his legacy lives on through his enduring poetry and prose.

Overall, Yeats was a remarkable and multifaceted artist who left a lasting impact on the world of literature. His poetry, plays, and essays continue to be widely studied and admired, and his interest in mysticism and the occult added a unique and intriguing dimension to his work.

Works of Yeats:-
  • The Wild Swans at Coole (1919)
  • Michael Robartes and the Dancer (1921)
  • The Tower (1928)
  • The Winding Stair and Other Poems (1933)
  • Last Poems and Plays (1940)
  • The Second Coming
  • Prayer for my Daughter
  • Sailing to Byzantium
  • The Shadowy Waters
  • The Green Helmet (1910)
  • Responsibilities (1914)
Here I'm Discussing the poem of Yeats which is 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'.

'The Lake Isle of Innisfree'



The Lake Isle of Innisfree is a poem by the Irish poet W.B. Yeats that was published in 1888. The poem is a vivid and evocative description of the speaker's longing to leave the city and move to the peaceful island of Innisfree. The speaker imagines building a small cabin on the island and living a simple, solitary life surrounded by nature. They envision the peace and tranquility that they would find on the island, and how the natural world would provide them with a sense of harmony and calm.

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,
And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made;
Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honeybee,
And live alone in the bee-loud glade.

And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow,
Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings;
There midnight’s all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow,
And evening full of the linnet’s wings.

I will arise and go now, for always night and day
I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore;
While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey,
I hear it in the deep heart’s core.


The Lake Isle of Innisfree is a powerful expression of the desire for simplicity and solitude, and the way that nature can provide a refuge from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The poem is written in three quatrains, with each quatrain consisting of four lines of iambic pentameter. The rhyme scheme is ABAB CDCD EFEF, giving the poem a regular, rhythmic structure that reflects the speaker's longing for order and calm.

The first quatrain of the poem introduces the speaker's desire to leave the city and move to Innisfree. The speaker describes how they "will arise and go now" to the island, and how they will build a small cabin there using clay and wattles. This is a metaphor for the way that city life can drain us of energy and vitality.

The second quatrain describes the speaker's plans for their new life on the island. They will plant nine rows of beans, and keep a hive for the honey bees. The reference to the bees is significant because it suggests that the speaker will live in harmony with nature. By keeping bees, the speaker will be contributing to the natural ecosystem of the island.

The third quatrain of the poem describes the peace and tranquility that the speaker will find on the island. They will live "alone in the bee-loud glade," surrounded by the sounds of nature. They want to be free from the noise and distractions of city life, and to live in a place where they can be at one with the natural world.

Overall, The Lake Isle of Innisfree is a beautiful and evocative poem that captures the desire for simplicity and solitude. The poem is a meditation on the way that nature can provide us with a sense of peace and calm, and how it can help us to escape the stress and strain of modern life.

The Prayer For My Daughter



Once more the storm is howling, and half hid
Under this cradle-hood and coverlid
My child sleeps on. There is no obstacle
But Gregory's wood and one bare hill
Whereby the haystack- and roof-levelling wind,
Bred on the Atlantic, can be stayed;
And for an hour I have walked and prayed
Because of the great gloom that is in my mind.
I have walked and prayed for this young child an hour
And heard the sea-wind scream upon the tower,
And under the arches of the bridge, and scream
In the elms above the flooded stream;
Imagining in excited reverie
That the future years had come,
Dancing to a frenzied drum,
Out of the murderous innocence of the sea.

Here I choose only the first stanza because this poem is very long.


"The Prayer for My Daughter" is a poem by W.B. Yeats it was published in 1919. In the poem, the speaker reflects on his hopes and fears for his young daughter, Anne. The poem is written in free verse, with no regular rhyme scheme or meter, which gives it a sense of fluidity and spontaneity.

In This first stanza of the poem describes the speaker's anxiety about the future. He is worried about the storms of life that his daughter will face, and he prays that she will be protected from harm. The imagery of the storm, the cradle, and the child sleeping peacefully suggests the vulnerability and innocence of youth. The speaker also reflects on his own anxiety and fear, and how he has walked and prayed for an hour in an effort to calm his mind.

Overall, "The Prayer for My Daughter" is a beautiful and moving poem that captures the love and concern of a father for his daughter. The poem is a reflection on the hopes and fears that parents have for their children and the ways in which we can help them to grow and flourish in a world that is full of challenges and dangers. The poem is a powerful reminder of the importance of education, wisdom, and kindness, and how these qualities can help us to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives.

Sailing to Byzantium



"Sailing to Byzantium" is a poem by W.B. Yeats that was published in 1928. The poem is a meditation on the idea of art and beauty, and how they can provide us with a sense of transcendence and eternal life. The speaker of the poem is an old man who is tired of the world, and who longs to escape to the city of Byzantium, where he can be surrounded by beauty and art. Here is the full poem...

That is no country for old men. The young
In one another’s arms, birds in the trees
—Those dying generations—at their song,
The salmon-falls, the mackerel-crowded seas,
Fish, flesh, or fowl, commend all summer long
Whatever is begotten, born, and dies.
Caught in that sensual music all neglect
Monuments of unageing intellect.

An aged man is but a paltry thing,
A tattered coat upon a stick, unless
Soul clap its hands and sing, and louder sing
For every tatter in its mortal dress,
Nor is there singing school but studying
Monuments of its own magnificence;
And therefore I have sailed the seas and come
To the holy city of Byzantium.

O sages standing in God's holy fire
As in the gold mosaic of a wall,
Come from the holy fire, perne in a gyre,
And be the singing-masters of my soul.
Consume my heart away; sick with desire
And fastened to a dying animal
It knows not what it is; and gather me
Into the artifice of eternity.

Once out of nature I shall never take
My bodily form from any natural thing,
But such a form as Grecian goldsmiths make
Of hammered gold and gold enamelling
To keep a drowsy Emperor awake;
Or set upon a golden bough to sing
To lords and ladies of Byzantium
Of what is past, or passing, or to come.

In the first stanza, The lines establish the speaker's sense of disillusionment and despair with the world. He sees the world as a place that is only suitable for the young, and he feels that he has been left behind by the passing of time. The imagery of the young people embracing and the birds singing in the trees suggests the joy and vitality of youth, which the speaker no longer possesses.

In the second stanza of the poem, the speaker reflects on the ephemeral nature of life. He describes the cycles of birth, life, and death that are found in the natural world, and how these cycles are driven by the rhythms of the seasons. These things are eternal and unchanging, and they provide a way for us to transcend the limitations of our mortal bodies.

The third stanza of the poem describes the speaker's own sense of weariness and decline. He longs for a way to escape from his old age and to be reborn as something more beautiful and enduring. He sees the city of Byzantium as a place where this transformation can take place, and he sets out on a journey to reach it.

The final stanza of the poem describes the city of Byzantium as a place of beauty and art. The speaker imagines the city as a kind of paradise, where he can be surrounded by the creations of human genius. He imagines the city as a kind of eternal flame.

[Word Count- 1884]

Friday, 9 December 2022

Thinking Activity on 20th Century

Hello Readers, in this Bridge course Thinking activity Blog I am writing down here about my understanding of the Zeitgeist of the 20th Century: From Modern Times to the era of Great Dictators. This task is given by Dr. Dilip Barad sir, Department of English Maharaja Krishnakumarsinhji Bhavnagar University.

 Frame Study on The Modern Times and The Great Dictator

Charlie Chaplin(1889-1977)

Charlie Chaplin, by name of Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin. British comedian, producer, writer, director, and composer widely regarded as the greatest comic artist on the screen and one of the most influential figures in motion-picture history. He was one of the greatest and most widely loved silent movie stars. he made many of the funniest and most popular films of his time.


We have watched his movie for Understanding of The Setting in the 20th century. 

The Modern Times-


"The Modern Times" Movie was released in 1936 Which was written and Directed by Charlie Chaplin. This movie is Silent Black and White movie.

In the movie Charlie's criticism of Taylorism/capitalism through humor relevant for any age, nationality, or time; story-telling that would touch anyone alike in a universal fashion, every now and then sparkled with Chaplin's unique and profoundly influential sense of humor and on-screen comedy.



Frame- 1  Capitalism

At the beginning of the film, Charlie Chaplin implements one important Metaphor; the comparison between modern humans and domestic animals. 


First, we see a shot of a stacking sheep being guided by something, and then next we see a shot of a modern human leaving some public transport station. Just like the sheep, humans are now part of a system. Domestic animals obey their masters, while modern humans have to obey "The new system". The idea that Chaplin gives us of this “modern” human is the loss of freedom, modern human acceptance of being part of a system in which the majority is abused and controlled by the minority.


There is a clear parallelism, and it would be easy to translate the visual scenes into a worded description. It is as if these two scenes were verbally stated:  “The workers crowd into the building like a herd of sheep.” Or “Our society is being herded into ideals, but ultimately we are sheep”

Frame - 2 Rich Poor (Workers) Divide and Mechanization 

In The Movie Modern Times, a clear example of this inequality and racism classes is shown. The chief, who demanded many disciplines from his employees, is only interested in growing your business. He interrupted recess and was about to remove the “lunchtime”. Interested in being better than the competitor, the boss chose Chaplin for a new machine evaluation. Here we can compare the modern worker to a dependent domestic animal, accepting what the master says,  with no right of choosing or making their own decisions. Finally, the experiment fails, leaving Chaplin injured and confused.




I see language is used here in Charlie Chaplin’s film to represent order and absolute power. Voice is used when the president gives an order to factory workers. The president’s voice represents rigid rules and strict orders in the film. On the other hand, Charlie’s silent pantomime contradicts the presence of language. I think that the reason why there is no voice and word for workers including Charlie is it represents the opposite side of rational order. It, also, doesn’t have any power.

The president of the factory is sitting on a chair and seems chilly while working. The only thing he does is try to make more profit out of his workers by increasing work efficiency which is ridiculously harsh. On the other hand, factory workers including Charlie are working like machines while standing. Workers are kept watch by the president and receive orders from the president through the radio.


Man and Machine are treated in the same way in the film because both exist to make profits for the factory owner. The salesman tries to sell the new machine that is invented to help workers to eat while working. This would result in increasing work efficiency because workers do not have to stop working that lunchtime. Therefore, I believe the only thing in the factory valued was profits.


Frame - 3 Hunger


We see that the Gamin must steal bananas to feed her family and that their family dinner consists only of those bananas. Later, she meets the Tramp while trying to steal a loaf of bread to feed herself. In prison, the Tramp hardly gets anything to eat, but it is better than nothing, so he tries to return—because at least there he won't starve to death. We can also clearly see how much more the wealthy have, to a point that is excessive, while the poor have almost nothing. These divisions come out clearly earlier as well, when the Gamin tries to steal the bread and a wealthy woman in fine clothes, who cannot understand the Gamin’s struggles, gets her in trouble.

Frame- 4  Waiting for new problems and facing all 

This movie shows how difficult it is for the majority to have a “perfect” life under capitalism. Chaplin captures the despair of the lower classes, nothing but the reality that people live in those days. He also captures the value of perseverance and tolerance at the end of the film. The final image is him and his couple walking in a straight line. Waiting for new problems to confront and overcome, and facing all those changes that bring the modern times.



The Great Dictators-


The Great Dictator is a 1940 political satire film written, produced, and starring world-renowned actor and comedian, Charlie Chaplin. This was Chaplin’s first true sound film and wound up being his most commercially successful film. The film was nominated for several awards, including five Academy Awards.

Frame- 5 Behaving like king hearted


From the Crowd He took one child and he want to see the people how he was a lovely and warm-hearted person. At the current time, we saw other political people who also played with children and saw how they are kind-hearted.



Frame - 6


This Frame saw how Dictator's Behaviour toward the Jews and his soldiers always annoys them for no reason and no fault.

Frame- 7 I'm the king of the world


The Dictator wants to rule over the whole world and he plays with a world map ball like a balloon. 

Frame- 8
  

During the Oakie scenes, we get many of the film's most famous comedy moments: the futile attempt to seat Napoloni on a very low chair, so Hynkel can tower over him; the negotiations during the banquet, when Hynkel says he will destroy his enemies just like this and attempts to rip apart a handful of spaghetti, but can't, and of course the classic barber-chair scene, in which each dictator tries to pump himself higher than the other.

Frame-9 Rhetorical Speech


The Great Dictator’s famous climax finds these two men merging, somewhat, into one. It’s a rousing speech ostensibly delivered by the Jewish barber, who has been confused for Hynkel by the Nazis and is called upon to speak to the masses. And then he opens his mouth and the man that emerges is Chaplin himself, creeping beyond the boundaries of character, satire, or even the artificial construct of a "movie," as such.

The speech makes a case for humanity in the face of grave evil. "We think too much and feel too little," Chaplin says. "More than machinery we need humanity. More than cleverness we need kindness and gentleness." You’ll recognize this theme-"more than machinery we need humanity"—throughout Chaplin’s work, and it rings especially true here. Chaplin emerges, fully human, as himself, breaking free of the film’s satirical trappings, to deliver one from the heart.


Throughout the speech, Chaplin’s character frequently uses comparisons of values, things, and outcomes. He flawlessly delivers these comparisons that invoke a sense of logical thinking as it forces the listener to envision the different scenarios he depicts and draw their own obvious conclusion.

Frame- 10


Hannah, now an impoverished laborer in a vineyard in Osterlich, hears the barber's speech on the radio, and is amazed when the Barber addresses her directly: "Hannah, can you hear me? Wherever you are, look up, Hannah. The clouds are lifting. The sun is breaking through. We are coming out of the darkness into the light. We are coming into a new world, a kindlier world, where men will rise above their hate, their greed, and brutality. Look up, Hannah. The soul of man has been given wings, and at last, he is beginning to fly. He is flying into the rainbow into the light of hope, into the future, the glorious future that belongs to you, to me, and to all of us. Look up, Hannah. Look up!" As she rises, Mr. Jaeckel asks Hannah, "Hannah, did you hear that?" The girl silences him with a gesture, saying, "Listen," and turns her face, radiant with joy and hope, toward the sunlight.

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