- Volume 11, Number 4 (2023)
BEYOND CRITIQUE: ALLEGORY, MARXISM, AND PSYCHOANALYSIS IN GEORGE ORWELL'S 'ANIMAL FARM
Fatima Abdullah Al-Mansour
George Orwell's novella Animal Farm is a complex and multi-layered text that can be interpreted from a variety of perspectives. In this paper, I will explore three different approaches to interpreting Animal Farm: the allegorical, Marxist, and psychoanalytic. I will argue that each of these approaches offers valuable insights into the novella, and that no single approach can fully capture its meaning.
INTERPRETING IDENTITY: MIMICRY'S CULTURAL COMPLEXITY IN SAMARES MAJUMDAR'S 'LEAVES OF BLOOD
Kumar Sharma Rajesh
Sabares Majumdar is a Sahitya Akademi award-winning novelist, short story writer, and essayist. He is one of the most prolific contemporary Indian Bengali writers, with over forty novels and hundred short stories to his credit. His works engage with important aspects of Indian society, such as migration, mimicry, economic exploitation, culture, national and student politics, etc. Majumdar's novels are known for their strong characterization, vivid descriptions, and insightful exploration of social and political issues. His short stories are equally acclaimed for their humor, pathos, and psychological depth. Majumdar's works have been translated into several languages, including English, Hindi, and Marathi....
DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS, EDUCATIONAL IMPACT: SOCIAL MEDIA'S INFLUENCE ON STUDENT ENGAGEMENT IN SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA
Funke Adewale Olufemi
This paper examines the use of social media by university students and its impact on their engagement. The paper begins by defining social media and student engagement. It then discusses the different ways in which social media can be used for teaching and learning, as well as the potential negative consequences of social media use. The paper then argues that students need to be mindful of the time they spend on social media and how it is affecting their engagement with their studies.