Devika Panikar
δάσκαλος (dáskalos) means the teacher in Greek. Devika Panikar has been teaching English Language and Literature since 2006. She is an Assistant Professor with the Directorate of Collegiate Education under the Government of Kerala. She teaches at the Government Colleges under this directorate and is now posted at the Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram. This website is a collection of lecture notes she prepared by referencing various sources for her students’ perusal. It has been compiled here for the sake of future generations.
Collective Noun
A collective noun is a type of noun that refers to a group of people, animals, or things as a single unit. It describes a collection or a whole rather than individuals within the group. Examples inclu...
The Road Not Taken
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost is a poem that delves into the theme of decision-making and the complexity of choices in life. It presents a speaker standing at a fork in the road, metaphorically r...
The Dear Departed
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A Modernist Masterpiece
T S Eliot's The Waste Land is considered one of the most important poems of the 20th century and a modernist masterpiece. A dramatic monologue that changes speakers, locations, and times throughout, T...
One-Act Play
A one-act play is a theatrical performance that consists of a single act or scene, usually lasting around 30 minutes to an hour. Unlike traditional plays, which are divided into multiple acts, a one-a...
The Waste Land
The Waste Land, the most important highlight of T S Eliot's poetic career, is a complex and multifaceted poem widely regarded as one of the most significant works of modern literature. It was written ...
The Speech Mechanism
The speech mechanism involves a complex interplay of various anatomical structures and physiological processes. It can be broadly divided into three main stages:The initiation of speech
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Complexities of Gender Roles
Easterine Kire's novel A Terrible Matriarchy explores the complexities of gender roles and societal expectations in a traditional Naga society. The narrative centres on the life of Dielieno, a young w...
The Organs of Speech
The organs of speech refer to the various parts of the human body producing speech sounds. These organs work together to manipulate airflow and create the sounds that form language.The LungsThe ...