Literature

Discuss the role offate in King Oedipus. Or, How far is Oedipus himself responsible for his sufferings? Or, Does fate or hamartia determine the fate of Oedipus?

Ans. There has been much controversy among the great critics on the question whether fate is responsible for Oedipus’ suffering or his hamartia is. Some argue that fate is responsible, some others argue that Oedipus’s personal fault (hamartia) is responsible for his tragic consequences. C.M. Bowra, a very perceptive critic, suggests that the punishment of …

“Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” by Nathaniel Hawthorne

“Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” is a short story written by Nathaniel Hawthorne and was first published in 1837. It is a fascinating and allegorical tale that explores the themes of aging, mortality, and the pursuit of eternal youth. The story centers around Dr. Heidegger, an elderly physician, who invites four aged friends to his study for an experiment. He presents them …

English Speaking Difficulties: A study on tertiary students in Bangladesh

English Speaking Difficulties: A study on tertiary students in Bangladesh Table of Contents ENGLISH SPEAKING DIFFICULTIES: A STUDY ON TERTIARY STUDENTS IN BANGLADESH ABSTRACT As English is a lingua franca, it should be learned by every student, especially by the tertiary students. This paper deals with difficulties faced by tertiary students in speaking English. The …