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PUNE RESEARCH  

AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL IN ENGLISH

( ISSN 2454  -  3454  ONLINE ) (JIF 3.945)

 VOLUME 9, ISSUE - 6 ( NOV - DEC 2023 )

JOSHI HITESH BABUBHAI

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This research explores the integration of New Historicism within the narrative fabric of Amitav Ghosh's novels, focusing on the concept of 'The Touch of the Real.' Amitav Ghosh, a significant contemporary writer, often intertwines historical events and cultural contexts within his narratives, creating layers of authenticity and palpable realities in his works. This abstract presents an investigation into Ghosh's novels through the lens of New Historicism, emphasizing the infusion of historical, cultural, and socio-political dimensions that render his narratives profoundly immersive and realistic. Through this analysis, the research seeks to unveil the inherent connections between Ghosh's literary creations and the socio-historical realms they depict, emphasizing how his works encapsulate a vivid 'touch of the real' that transcends mere storytelling, offering a deeper understanding of the past and its implications on contemporary existence. Employing a New Historicist approach enables a comprehensive examination of the interplay between history, culture, and fiction, thereby shedding light on the nuances of Ghosh's narratives and their reflection of historical truths. This abstract outlines the methodology, objectives, and significance of employing a New Historicist perspective to decode the palpable realities embedded within Amitav Ghosh's literary tapestry.

Key Words: Palpable, Touch of the Real, purveyor of a history, New Historicism, resisted systematization, paradigm, emblematic, Practicing New Historicism.

AMMU PERUMAL & SHRUTHI P S

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The word culture itself defines that it is a social phenomenon that reflects the characteristics of a particular society. Cultural is something that is acquired and it also consists of a lot of traits such as habits values believes are music language knowledge and rituals. Culture is a concept and not a concrete one. It generally speaks of food, clothing, rituals, art and so on. Where a custom is defined as a traditional way of behaving or doing something that is unique to a specific society, location or time. When we speak of Indian marriages we have a lot of traditional practices, gesture, behaviour, event or act and as time passes it becomes a custom. Agriculture and society on the planet as its own set of customs and traditions that have evolved over time. A religious or social custom passed down through generations becomes a tradition. A tradition is a practice that has been passed down through generations and it is observed by the majority of people in the society or culture where is a custom can be short left and observed only at the family or individual level.

Keywords: Tradition, Culture, Custom

M. AARTHIKA

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni is an Indian- American writer. She is a very notable diasporic writer. She has received American Book Award for her short story collection, Arranged Marriage. Her novels are greatly influencing amidst Indian and Indian- American readers. Mostly, all of her works are set in India and America. Struggles and experiences of south Asian immigrants are focused in her works. She has written in multiple forms of literature, such as poetry, short story and novels. She writes not only for adults but also for children. Her creativity and versatility would be felt in her novels. Each novel of Divakaruni would be unique in its own way. She has written both realistic and unrealistic fictions. The Last Queen (2021) is her attempt on historical fiction. Her usage of magical realism in her novel, Mistress of Spices (1997) is tremendous. Her extraordinary works, The Palace of Illusions: A Novel (2008) and The Forest of Enchantments (2019) are the renditions of Hindu epics, The Mahabharata and The Ramayana. She voices out the victimization of women through her novels and also she shows a light of hope for them. Her novels are set in way which direct a path of success to the immigrant women readers from their struggles.  This article mainly focuses on the struggles on female characters of the novel, Before We Visit the Goddess and further highlights their acceptance of reality in an optimistic manner.

Key Words: Immigrants, Women, Reality, Optimism, Struggles

DR. SHARAYU O. SONAWANE

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This research paper delves into the intricate interplay between cultural hegemony and the burgeoning world of East Asian dramas. As these dramas gain global acclaim, their narratives and representations become integral components in understanding the dynamics of cultural influence on a worldwide scale. The research undertakes a systematic content analysis of a diverse selection of East Asian dramas, categorizing and dissecting narrative structures, character portrayals, and cultural elements. The study employs a case study approach, delving deeply into specific dramas to illuminate how cultural hegemony operates within each narrative, considering factors such as popularity, critical reception, and cultural representation.This research seeks to provide a comprehensive exploration of cultural hegemony in East Asian dramas, offering valuable insights for scholars in the realms of media studies, cultural studies, and global entertainment. The findings contribute to ongoing academic discourse and underscore the importance of fostering cultural diversity and authenticity in a rapidly evolving globalized media landscape.

Key words: cultural hegemony, Cultural Resistance, Cultural Appropriation, Cultural Diversity,East Asian dramas, OTT, 

DR. MOHINI GURAV

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Today is the world of AI and it has been used in all the different fields. Even the teaching field has found it important and useful to teach different languages. It has become an important part of learning and teaching as well. This paper explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of English language teaching (ELT). With the rapid integration of AI technologies. ELT has witnessed significant advancements in personalized learning, intelligent tutoring systems automated language assessment, chatbot-driven language immersion, gamification and natural language processing in reading and writing exercises. These applications redefine traditional teaching methodologies offering tailored learning experiences, instant feedback and immersive language practice. The abstract concludes by highlighting the profound impact of AI in reshaping the landscape of ELT, fostering efficiency, adaptability and enrichment in language learning.

Keywords: transformative, English language teaching (ELT)., methodologies, adaptability 

DR. RANI SARODE

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This paper investigates the profound influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on English communication examining the ways in which AI technologies enhance linguistic interactions. As AI becomes increasingly integrated into our daily lives.Its impact on language proficiency, translation and conversational dynamics cannot be overstated. The study explores the transformative potential of AI in bolstering communication effectiveness and overcoming language barriers. Through a comprehensive analysis of AI-driven language tools and their applications this research aims to provide insights into the evolving landscape of English communication. By elucidating the synergies between AI and language we uncover new possibilities for fostering clearer more nuanced and inclusive communication in the digital age.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI), linguistic, communication, digital age

PVITRICHA KAUR

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This research paper explores the profound and lasting impact of the French language, culture and literature on the English language. Through a comprehensive examination of historical events, lexical borrowings, grammatical evolution, and cultural interplay, this study aims to shed light on the intricate relationship between these two linguistic and cultural forces. The interconnected history of French and English serves as a backdrop to understanding the dynamic processes that have shaped the English language into what it is today.

N. THARANYA & Capt. Dr. N. MYTHILI

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Eco philosophy or Ecosophy, the term gives bouquet to various genres and critical studies related to eco literature/ eco studies of present time. The term denotes the harmonious living among the living creatures in the planet Earth. Living in Earth has long been become a survival contest as a result of excessive usage of natural resources for luxury comforts. Rather than quenching needs and necessities, resources are being used as decorative elements. The floral destruction alters the equilibrium and leads to the extinction of fauna, including the six sensed animals too. Only a world with integrated living survives the calamities under nature’s umbrella is showcased in The Word for World is Forest by Ursula k. Le Guin. Le Guin in her novella depicts how the Athsea planet people lives in harmony with nature, as their way of living brings a nostalgic touch with Earth’s ancestors who treasured nature thousands of years ago. The development of scientific knowledge and the inhumane human colonization behaviours are the paramount features that destroyed Earth in Le Guin’s speculative novella and the habitants move on to destroy another planet similar to Earth’s ecology. The author allegorically accuses the humans for the ecocatastrophe that destroys the natural eco system with the story of Terran (Earth) people invading another planet for wood and settlement, that destroys the eco harmony there. The natives are held captives and slaves, the flora being destroyed for commercial purpose, fauna gets hunted for mere pleasure, changing the ecological system of Athsea can be seen as extended allegories that depicts the author’s views on ecological destruction, she witnessed in her time period. This study shows how the eco philosophy of Athsea planet gets destroyed and the agitation of the natives with the application of Hierarchy of needs by American Psychologist Abraham Moslow.

Keywords: Eco philosophy, Eco literature, ecocide, colonization, nature, ecocatastrophe. 

SYED AZEEM ALI

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The male world is represented with various aspects of masculinity and its internal conflicts. Masculinity is overvalued in certain cultures and at times resorts to violence to maintain its hegemony. Hegemonic masculinity is problematic to any given culture and usually arises in times of war and power struggle. Hegemonic masculinity is not stable due to institutions and cultural influences historically; it is positioned and is resisted in numerous ways. Masculinity has a continual relation of struggle between institutional power and other forms of power. The images of the loving father, the stay-at-home dad or the male nurse might serve as key representations of this brand of masculinity. The performance of ideal masculinity can evoke the difficulty and anxiety resulting in a parody of masculine values.

Key Words: Masculinity, Conflict, Hegemonic, Struggle, Anxiety and Parody.

DR. MANJU SHIVRAN

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Children’s literature is the fictional creation of a cultural space in which writers find ways of exploring what they want to say to and about children. If we go back to the early history of children’s literature we may see that this body of literature includes oral stories, songs and poems. These oral compositions were transmitted orally in order to educate, instruct and entertain children. When it started to appear in writing forms it came in form of educational books. Generally these books had pictures of animals, plants and anthropomorphic words. In distant past children were not seen and treated different from adults. The concept of childhood began to rise during seventeenth century. With this century adults began to see children as innocent and beings in need of care and protection. Training by adults around them was felt required. This paper is to examine the historical perspectives of development of children’s literature. This paper reveals children’s literature as an arena for shared and dynamic discourse that protects and cares of children’s emotional world and trains them to lead a better life.  

Key words: children’s literature, discourse, grown-ups, historical perspective