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Relevance of Gandhi as an icon today How have the perceptions and perspectives about Gandhi changed over time. Why does Rushdie say that Gandhi today is up for grabs? How has Gandhi become a "citizen of the world"? Explain with examples.

Redefine terrorism w.r.t. the U.S. government's activities during and after the Cold War. Comment on the irony of "War on Terrorism" initiatives by America. Who is Eduardo Galeano? Discuss his role as a writer and a revolutionary with reference to Allende's introduction. What is literature and writing according to Allende and Galeano? (pg 292 last paragraph and 293 after Open Veins of Latin... )

Significance of title:  Helen of Troy an iconic woman, a symbol of beauty; hers was the face a thousand ships sailed for. She also stands for the unattainable, the out-of-bounds, a woman they (men, or the dancer's clients) cannot have. The poet uses this symbol to shock the readers and to bring out the crassness and total objectification of a beautiful woman such that she has no grace left - she is a piece of meat on a shelf. Read this:   http://themosthappy.me/2014/01/07/margaret-george-and-margaret-atwood-tackle-helen-of-troy/ Quote these: "Exploited, they'd say. Yes, any way you cut it, but I've a choice of how, and I'll take the money." "It's the smiling that tires me the most, and the pretense.." "You think I'm not a goddess? Try me." Line-by-line analysis: The world is full of women who'd tell me I should be ashamed of myself if they had the chance. Quit dancing. Get some self-respect and a day job. slut-s...

Monkeys Why was the young Samanera attracted to the monkeys? How did Samanera find time to be with the monkeys? Write a note on the life of the little boy in the hermitage. Describe the change in the boy after he befriended the monkeys. What brought the monkeys to the hermitage? What did the chief priest tell the little boy and do you think he understood it? How does the author portray the monkeys? The world of monkeys is so simple and joyful but the world of the boy is confusing and complicated. Explain.

Graduation How do the students prepare for the ceremony? Bring out the excitement in the tone of narration. How does the wait for the event turn out to be a disappointment? What are some of the striking features of this narrative that make it autobiographical? What is the significance of the speakers and the impact of their speech on the young girl? Compare and contrast both the speakers mentioned in the story. "Maya Angelou’s “Graduation” is the story of Marguerite Johnson’s eighth grade graduation, but the events of the story and Marguerite’s reactions to them also suggest Marguerite’s personal growth in terms of her understanding of herself and others." " Maya Angelou   describes in her essay “ Graduation ” an abrupt shift in identity that she experienced. During her 8th grade commencement ceremony, she became painfully aware of the prejudice and stereotypes that haunt her race. She also realized the history of this behavior and the obstacles that she faces ...