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PUNE RESEARCH  

AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL IN ENGLISH

( ISSN 2454  -  3454  ONLINE ) (JIF 3.945)

 VOLUME 10, ISSUE - 4 ( JULY - AUG 2024 )

DR. SANTOSH HUSHE & LALIT G. BHATTI

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The study aims to analysis Alice Munro, the modern Canadian short story writer’s viewpoint on the change that is on the way in approach and character of women. The paper attempts to explore the changing nature of women’s behaviour in social and domestic walls of patriarchy. The study tries to explore the reasons of the changes in women’s behaviour, its impact on society and family, the struggle put by women, and the price she has to pay for her freedom and rights. Alice Munro is literary legend of Canada and is respected in entire world as a master of the short story with the treasure of literature, that is, her fourteen volumes of stories. She is one of the few recognized figures in the realm of short story of Canadian literature and grab the apex of recognition in form of Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013. Being a female author having deep understanding of feminine psyche, she simply writes about women, their place in society, their alienation, fractured and hollow relationships, family issues, marital issues in society, male dominance, and patriarchy. She created a range of characters, all of whom embodied the oppressed, male-dominated women in the system. 

ANSHIKA TIWARI

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Literature is but a mirror to society. Feminism is a crucial concern in contemporary society. The liberation of women from the entrenched cycle of patriarchal oppression is a major topic of debate. Numerous authors are making efforts through their writings and exerting pressure at political and socio-cultural levels to protect women’s rights and uncover instances of exploitation in a male dominated world. Manjula Padmanabhan is one such writer. Her persona reflects in her works. She omits the perfectly idealistic world and unmask the present realistic situations of life. Her play reflected the true ,raw and real picture of society. The two important plays Harvest and Lights Out are perfect example of this. Lights out aim towards gender sensitisation. It outlines the abuse ,physical and mental that women face. The blatant objectification of women by Bhasker and Mohan reveals mentality of men in general. Perpetrators of the crime take advantage of this apathy and force them to turn their ‘lights off’. Padmanabhan has portrayed the silence and indifference of modern society. The hypocrisy throws light on the callousness of  men and society  It stands as a powerful commentary on contemporary social matters.

Keywords: Exploitation, Gangrape, social indifference, Passivity, Dormancy, Patriarchy.

DR. D. ABINAYA

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Language learning is a dynamic process that requires innovative teaching methods to ensure effective and engaging education. Teaching methods have evolved over the years, catering to diverse learning styles and needs. In recent years, the traditional classroom model has undergone significant transformations, giving rise to progressive approaches such as the Flipped Classroom and Task-Based Approach. In the realm of modern education, innovative pedagogical approaches continuously emerge, aiming to provide more effective and engaging ways of learning. One such dynamic fusion is this combination particularly potent in enhancing language learning for intermediate English students. This integration brings forth a powerful synergy that optimizes both in-classroom and independent learning experiences. When combined, they create a powerful framework for teaching English to intermediate level students, fostering engagement, collaboration, and language proficiency.  This article delves into how the combination of these two approaches can enhance language learning, specifically focusing on intermediate English students.

Key words: Flipped classrooms, Computer Assisted Language Learning, Experimental Group, qualitative learning methods, Descriptive statistics

THEERTHA SATHIAN

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Indian writing in English is one of the largest read genres in literature.  We can view that woman writers mainly intended to communicate their ideal view of the society were, women are free from the orthodox social norms of the society. In K. R Meera’s “The Poison of Love” we can see how emotional attachment of love leads to darkest destiny. In the novella, Meera tend to have a tragic fate even by upholding the ideal women image and their role in the society through the protagonist Tulsi. She has to undergo turmoil all her life even without her own faults. Tulsi recollects how she met Madhav when she was an IITian , how his sweet words and actions trapped her to elope from her father’s house a day before her marriage. Throughout the novel we can see the destructive love which leads to the incidents that jammed her life because of the ennumber of relationships that Madhav had. For her he was the only love of her life.

Key Words : Love, Destiny, Darkest, Fate.