Eguria

MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL           BY T. S. ELIOT             CONTENT ANALYSIS FOR EASY UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT   PLOT   This play by T. S. Eliot is about the clash between the State and the church. The state is represented by king Henry of England and the church is represented by Thomas Becket, Chancellor and later, Archbishop of Canterbury. Henry finds in Thomas a man of virtue and great intellects, and thereby brings him into the service of state to occupy the two important positions of Chancellor and Archbishop. Henry aims at using Thomas intellect to unite the kingdom that was torn after the reign of late Queen Matilda and the insurrection of Stephen, the usurper.   The play begins with the crisis generated by Thomas position of Lord Chancellor and Archbishop. The position of Chancellor was then merged with that of an Archbishop, so as to bring the church into the service of the state. Thomas doe...

THE LORD OF THE FLIES     BY  WILLIAM GOLDING     CONTENT ANALYSIS FOR EASY UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT     Plot The novel narrates the story of a group of British school boys whose plane crash-landed on a tropical Island as they were being evacuated from their country which was at war with another.   On going to this Island, the boys found themselves bereft of adult guidance, protection and influence, hence they organize themselves like adults and therefore make spirited attempt at observing prescribed rule and regulations created by them pending the time they might be rescued by adults. But as soon as they settled down on the uninhabited Island, they started with disagreement and quarreling among themselves on issues they ought not to fight on. This bad turn of events continued until their conduct and behavior towards one another degenerated into violence and anarchy.   Jack, who happened to be the head of the hunters in the no...

ANTHILLS OF THE SAVANNAH         BY CHINUA ACHEBE   Plot              The Anthills of the Savannah is about the political instability in an unknown African country. It is a study of the lives of the rulers and the ruled in the task of political engineering and social stability. It pictures the whole process of the political insensitivity prevalent in African nations, the socio-economic neglect resulting from the feeble but prevailing resistance put up by the ruled and consequent power change that have been the lot of African states. Braimoh, Emmanuel, Elewa, Beatrice, Sam, Chris, Ikem and half a dozen others are characters through whom this society in turmoil is mirrored.             The visit of the elders of Abazon to the presidential palace does not please the head of the military junta. His anger at the delegation from a region who had consistently opposed his administrat...

MACBETH BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE         align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">       CONTENT ANALYSIS FOR EASY UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT     PLOT Duncan, the meek was the king of Scotland.   During his reign Scotland was in a land acquisition war with their Norweyar brothers. This war was full of intrigues. As the war commences the Thane of Cawdor, who happens to be the war leader of the Scottish army switched camp to the Norweyan forces. This coupled with the allies, such as, Kernes and Galboglasses that supported the Norweyan forces. The sudden change creates a lot of problem and destabilization for the Scottish army. They also have a dedicated and committed leader to Macdonwald. Since, the Thane of Cawdor had switched camp, two Scottish generals Macbeth and Banquo collectively led the Scottish army to a resounding victory.   Before the war, three witches were waiting for Macbeth. When the war ...

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE   BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE   CONTENT ANALYSIS FOR EASY UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT   PLOT The Merchant of Venice opens with the merchant himself, Antonio, sober and sad, and being worked upon by his friend: Solonio and Gratiano for more cheerful countenance. The reason for Antonio’s mien is not known, his friends, despite their efforts, could not change his deposition.       Bassanio, Antonio’s best friend comes up the scene to solicit the latter’s financial assistance to his love advance to Portia, a virtuous lady of Belmont.   Many suitors are competing for the beautiful lady and so he needs to display as much financial power as any of them. Antonio has no money presently since all his merchandise are abroad but tells Bassanio to go and borrow in his name.   Shylock, finding an opportunity to hurt his mortal enemy, he agrees to loan Bassanio three thousand ducats on the condition that when Bassanio defaults p...