A Tale of A Tub

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🌸 Jonathan Swift :-

Jonathan Swift (30 November 1667 – 19 October 1745) was an Anglo-Irish satirist, author, essayist, political pamphleteer (first for the Whigs, then for the Tories), poet, and Anglican cleric who became Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin,hence his common sobriquet, "Dean Swift".

∆ Question & Answers :-

1.) How far do you think Digression is necessary?

Ans.

🌺 Definition of Digression :

The word “digression” comes from the Latin “digressio,” meaning “a going away” or “departing.” A temporary departure from the main subject of a discourse.

How far do you think Digression is necessary?

I think Digressions can be short and used for a variety of purposes. However, they are most commonly found in novels and essays. In literature, a digression is a passage or section of a work that deviates from the main subject matter.  

 In novels, digressions can be used to provide additional context for the story or to develop the characters' backstories. 

In essays, digressions can be used to provide additional information on a topic or to make an argument more persuasive.

Digressions can be a valuable tool for writers, but they should be used sparingly. If a digression is too long or too irrelevant, it can disrupt the flow of the story or essay and confuse the reader. However, when used effectively, digressions can add depth and interest to a work of literature.

Ex. Charles Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.

      Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse.

In literature, a digression is a passage or section of a work that deviates from the main subject matter. Digressions can be used for a variety of purposes, such as to provide additional information, to add humor or interest, or to develop a character's backstory.

 2.) Identify any one movie/web series/song/poem/novel which talks about the sensitive topic like religion. Write in brief about it and explain what kind questions are raised through that work.

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  As per my choice I choose movie :- 'Oh My God'

Oh My God! is a 2012 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama film that satirizes religion and its commercialization. The film tells the story of Kanji Lalji Mehta (Akshay Kumar), a devout Hindu atheist who sues God for destroying his shop in an earthquake.

The film raises a number of complex and challenging questions about religion, including:

1) Is religion necessary for a good and moral life? Kanji Lalji Mehta is a kind and generous man, even though he does not believe in God. This raises the question of whether religion is necessary to be a good person.

2) Is God responsible for our suffering? Kanji Lalji Mehta sues God for destroying his shop in an earthquake. This raises the question of whether God is responsible for the suffering of innocent people.

3) Is organized religion corrupt and exploitative? The film portrays a number of religious leaders who are more interested in making money than in helping people. This raises the question of whether organized religion has become corrupt.

4) What is the true meaning of faith? Kanji Lalji Mehta's faith is tested when his shop is destroyed and he is unable to get insurance money. However, he eventually learns that faith is not about believing in something that is easy, but about believing even when things are difficult.

The film does not provide easy answers to these questions, but it challenges viewers to think critically about their own religious beliefs and practices.

In addition to the questions listed above, the film also  a number of other questions about religion, such as:

- What is the relationship between religion and science?

- How can we reconcile religious beliefs with the realities of the modern world?

- What is the role of religion in promoting social justice and equality?

- How can we distinguish between true faith and blind superstition?

OMG: Oh My God! is a thought-provoking film that sparks important conversations about religion and its place in society. It is a film that is sure to make you think, even if you do not agree with all of its messages.

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