Refund:
The Play Refund is about a man named Wasserkopf who goes back to the school in which he had studied and demands a refund of the fees he had paid 18 years back. Moreover, he claims that he had learnt nothing useful at school and he is now jobless. Thus, he asks for the re-examination to prove his claim right and takes his tuitions fees back. But the staffs of school use their tricks and prove the claim of Wasserkopf wrong. Thus, this play is a satire on the present day education system. Apart from this , we can learn that unity and co-operation is the best measures for tackling any problem.
A Sunny Morning:
A Sunny Morning is about the reunion of two lovers now in their 70s meeting at a park who in their youth were passionate lovers but torn apart by the cruelty of fate. Moreover, this one act play shows how life goes on though there are a lots of obstacles. Thus, we should live our present without regretting the past.
The Selfish Giant:
This Story is about how love and sharing can change the life of Selfish Giant. This story begins with the children playing in the Giant's garden every afternoon after arriving from school. Likewise, there is the full of spring season. But one day Giant constructs the great wall to prevent the children for playing in the garden. Subsequently, the winter season arrives with full of snow, hail, frost and storm. Then, he decides to open the gate and lets the children play in the garden. And one boy , who fails to climb the tree and crying a lots, melts the heart of the Giant. And as a result, the spring season again arrives in the Garden. Except the small boy, all the children come to play in the garden. The Giant is totally changed and becoming old day by day. After so many years, the small boy comes and helps the old lovely Giant for taking him in the Heaven.
The Oval Protrait
This story is about a narrator who is fascinated by the Oval Portrait in the Chateau after being injured. The narrator explores that the portrait is of a beautiful lady whom her husband love at most. But the excessive passion of the husband in art and beauty leads towards the tragic end of his love...…
God sees the truth but waits
This story is about how Aksionov suffered for false accusation of murder. He had spent more than 26 years in Jail without doing any crime. But at last, he dies with the sense of satisfaction that God punishes evils and rewards good though it may take times.....
The Wish
This story is about a small boy who creates a game in his mind and expects the puppy in return. For this, he has to cross the carpet without touching the black and red line. However, he fails in his own game at the end....
Two Little soliders:
This story is about two little soldiers who are best friend but ends up with enemies. Because of triangular love, Jean get betrayed from both friendship and love. As a results, he decides to kill himself...….
Civil peace
This story is about the post civil war effect in Nigeria and how the common man like Jonathan is surviving with all these circumstances. The character Jonathan has survived from the civil war along with his wife and children. Furthermore, he feels himself so lucky that he thanks the God for saving him and his family. This story portraits the situation of fraud, corruption, unemployment, threats in Nigeria though the civil war had been ended officially and Civil Peace was declared..
An Astrolegers Day's
This story is about a man who had committed a crime in the past and flown to city deceiving himself as a astrologer. He is showing himself as a expert in astrology which is not true. But at the end of the story he wins over the good one. This shows the level of hypocrisy of human.
Sharing Tradition:
This essay is about the importance of oral tradition through which our elders shared culture, norms, values, ethics, arts to young generation. However, we are not fulfilling our responsibility of preserving and transforming the tradition to future generation. This essay revolves around this dilemma and emphasizes on passing the tradition generation to generation.
How to Live Before You Die
This essay is a motivational speech which has been delivered by Steve Jobs at 114th commencements of Stanford University. This essay explains how to live meaningful life taking the references of Steve Jobs' success, failure and hardships that are: connecting the dots, love and loss, death.
What I require from my life?
In this essay, the essayist talks about two things that are: Demand and Desire. His personal demands are:
1.Work and decent wage
2. Health
3. Freedom, peace and security
4. Friendship
Likewise, he desires are:
1. Adventure
2. Spread of education
3. Luxurious house
4. End of caste and sex subjection
5. Healthy man and women
Thus, every human being has his own demands and desires in his or her life. Desires can be anything but demand are only those which can be fulfilled since you have ability to pay and willing to pay.
What is Poverty?
Jo Goodwin Parker defines poverty in 7 different ways:
1. Poverty is sleeping without food
2. Poverty is looking into the Black Future
3.Poverty is living in full of dirtiness
4. Poverty is asking for help and gets nothing in return
5. Poverty is remembering the past and remains helpless
6. Poverty is being tired and still working as a machine day and night
7. Poverty is unable to provide good education and health to the family
Thus, Parker shows his anger by saying;" even poor can dream, you rich people haven't right to speak and blame us. You should remain silent as poor people do."
"Scientific Research is a Token of Humankind’s Survival"
It is an essay that argues that scientific research is essential for the survival of humankind. It posits that through scientific research, humanity has been able to make significant advancements in technology, medicine, and other fields that have improved the quality of life and helped to ensure our survival as a species. The essay also highlights the importance of continued research and investment in science and technology, as these are crucial for addressing current and future challenges faced by humanity.
"Corona Says"
Corona Says is a poem by Vishnu S Rai that reflects on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on society. The poem expresses the feelings of fear, uncertainty, and isolation that have characterized the pandemic experience. The poem also touches on the importance of solidarity and coming together in the face of adversity. The poem also highlights the impact of COVID on daily life, economy, and how it changed the way we live. Overall, the poem captures the mood of the times and the emotions that have been stirred by the pandemic
"A Red, Red Rose"
"A Red, Red Rose" by Robert Burns is a classic example of 18th-century Scottish lyric poetry. It explores themes of love, devotion, and the eternal nature of true love. The speaker, addressing his beloved, declares his love to be everlasting and compares it to a "red, red rose," a symbol of beauty, youth, and vitality. The language is simple and straightforward, using common imagery to convey deep emotion. The poem's lasting popularity can be attributed to its universal themes and the timeless appeal of its message of undying love. Overall, "A Red, Red Rose" is a classic of Scottish poetry and a testament to the enduring power of love and devotion.
"All the world's a stage
"All the world's a stage" by William Shakespeare's reflects on the seven stages of a man's life, which he compares to seven acts in a play. He starts with the infant, then moves through the schoolboy, lover, soldier, justice, pantaloon, and finally ends with old age.
The themes of the poem include:
- The transience of life and the inevitability of aging and death
- Life is a temporary performance, and all individuals must eventually leave the stage and make way for others.
- Life is a journey full of ups and downs, much like a play with its various acts and scenes.
Who Are You Little i ?
The poem "Who are you, little i" by E.E. Cummings is about a child looking out of a window at the beauty of nature, specifically a golden sunset in November. The speaker recalls childhood memories of enjoying such beauty and has a childlike wonder about him. The poem emphasizes the positive impact of nature on humans and the importance of connecting with it. The speaker addresses himself as "little i," suggesting a connection to his inner child. Overall, the poem conveys a meaning that: death is ultimate truth and no one can deny this.
The Gift in Wartime
This poem talks about the horrible effects of war on people's lives. The title of the poem is sarcastic because it makes fun of those who care more about war than their own safety. The speaker is a widow who lost her husband in the war between America and Vietnam. She is talking to her husband who is no longer with her. She tells him how sad and lonely her life is now that he is gone. She wants him to understand that war is cruel and hurts people. She wants everyone to know that war only causes pain, suffering, and sadness, and never brings happiness.
