Comment on the encounter between Sutradhara and Maitreya. Why did Maitreya refuse to go to his house Sutradhara learns from his wife, Nati that they need to invite a Brahmana for the performance of all rites and rituals for the fast kept by Nati for her husband. Sutradhara comes across Maitreya and tries to persuades … Read more
Invocation in the play Discuss the significance of Prologue in the play. Ans: Sanskrit writers generally introduce their works with a benediction, or a salutation to their favourite deity. In Sanskrit drama, this purpose is served by the Nandi, which is enjoined by Bharata as necessary for the removal of obstacles and thereby for the … Read more
Introduction Students preparing for university examinations often look for important questions and answers from Mrichchhakatika by Sudraka. This collection covers major characters, themes, social life, gambling, courtesans, and significant incidents from the play in an easy-to-understand format. What according to Charudutta is his real cause of discomfort? Ans: The real cause of discomfort of Charudutta … Read more
Introduction: Vasantasena as the Heroine of Mrichchhakatika Vasantasena is one of the most prominent characters found in Indian classical drama. Sudraka’s Mrichchhakatika is a realistic presentation of characters in a unique story of love, loss and desire. The playwright goes beyond the usual conventions followed by traditional Indian dramatist. His originality of vision and capability … Read more
Introduction: Charudatta as the Hero of Mrichchhakatika Charudatta’s Background and Social Position Charudatta, son of Sagardatta and grandson of Binaydatta, is the hero of the play Mrichchhakatika. A resident of Ujjayini, Brahman by birth and merchant by profession, he is presented by Sudraka as an immensely [noble character. Charudatta is attributed with exemplary honesty, charitable … Read more
Introduction: Why the Title Mrichchhakatika is Significant The title “Mrichchhakatika” literally means the little clay cart. It has both literal and metaphoric significance in the play. At the same time, the title bears marks of Sudraka’s originality. A detailed study of the play reveals how the title chosen by Sudraka is both interesting and appropriate. … Read more
Doctor Faustus as a Renaissance Tragedy and Renaissance Hero One of the greatest achievement of Christopher Marlowe was that he broke away from the medieval concept of tragedy. In medieval drama tragedy used to revolve only around courtly life dealing with the rise and fall of kings or royal personalities. But Marlowe came up with … Read more
Introduction to Doctor Faustus and Its Sources The Tragical History of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlowe is one of the most remarkable plays of the Elizabethan Period. This play is based on the life and death of John Faustus of Germany from ‘Faustbuch’. Marlowe constructs Doctor Faustus from a miscellaneous … Read more
Line by Line and Stanza by Stanza Explanation STANZA I The speaker confesses to the person why she cannot live with him, she wants to lead a life. Maybe, she loves her freedom more than any subordinated or dependent form of life. It could also be interpreted that the speaker is going to be married. … Read more
The Sun Rising Poem By John DonneToggle annotations Busy old fool, unruly sun, Why dost thou thus, Through windows, and through curtains call on us? Must to thy motions lovers’ seasons run? Saucy pedantic wretch, go chide Late school boys and sour prentices, Go tell court huntsmen that the king will ride, Call country ants to harvest … Read more