Thinking Activity:- " Tale of a Tub"

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Welcome to my blog, where I will talk about what I think and try to answer the question given in this task.this blog is written as response to the given by vaidehi ma'am.

For the background Reading:

Introduction:

' Tale of a Tub ' written by Jonathan Swift.In his satirical work A Tale of A Tub Swift has made a sharp comment on the growing infighting among various religious sects making tall claims about their significant contribution for the development of society in order to trap people into their net. Swift is shocked to see the activities of these religious sects who are exhausting their energy in ensuring their superiority over other sects finding faults in one another and showing least concern over .

About Jonathan Swift:

Jonathan Swift born was Nov. 30,1667 Dublin . He was Irish author, the foremost prose satirist in English. He was a student at Dublin’s Trinity College during the anti-Catholic Revolution of 1688 in England. Irish Catholic reaction in Dublin led Swift, a Protestant, to seek security in England, where he spent various intervals before 1714. 

Jonathan Swift 

He was ordained an Anglican priest in 1695. His first major work, A Tale of a Tub (1704), comprises three satiric sketches on religion and learning; he also became known for religious and political essays and impish pamphlets written under the name “Isaac Bickerstaff.” Reluctantly setting aside his loyalty to the Whigs, in 1710 he became the leading writer for the Tories because of their support for the established church. Journal to Stella (written 1710–13) consists of letters recording his reactions to the changing world. As a reward for writing and editing Tory publications, in 1713 he was awarded the deanery of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin. He spent nearly all the rest of his life in Ireland, where he devoted himself to exposing English wrongheadedness and their unfair treatment of the Irish.

 His ironic tract “A Modest Proposal” (1729) proposes ameliorating Irish poverty by butchering children and selling them as food to wealthy English landlords. His famously brilliant and bitter satire Gulliver’s Travels (1726), ostensibly the story of its hero’s encounters with various races and societies in remote regions, reflects Swift’s vision of humanity’s ambiguous position between bestiality and rationality.

Now a let's discuss questions to given a task .

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

Ans : 

What is digression?

While reading a narrative, a reader comes across several sudden interruptions in the main action of the story, which provides him background information, establish his interest, describes a character’s motivation, and builds suspense. These interruptions are called “digressions.” A digression is a stylistic device authors employ to create a temporary departure from the main subject of the narrative, to focus on apparently unrelated topics, explaining background details. 

Digression is necessary :

Digressions in a literary text serve a diverse array of functions, such as a means to provide background information, a way to illustrate or emphasize a point through example or anecdote, and even a channel through which to satirize a subject.

(Q.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.

Many webseries, song , poem , novel, which talks about the sensitive topic  like religion.  (E.g. ) p.k , omg( oh my God) , etc.

Movie Talks about Religion Topic:

OMG – Oh My God! directed by Umesh Shukla and starring Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The film is a satirical comedy that revolves around the protagonist's journey to sue God.

Here's this movie, we can find it about satirical comedy in omg and some find themes.

Blind Faith and Commercialization of Religion: 

The film questions the blind faith and superstitious practices associated with organized religion. It highlights the commercialization of religious beliefs, including the sale of religious artifacts and blessings.

Morality and Spirituality: 

"OMG – Oh My God!" delves into moral and ethical dilemmas, particularly the idea of being a good person without necessarily adhering to religious rituals. It raises questions about the relationship between morality and spirituality.

God's Existence and Miracles: 

The central character's legal battle against God raises philosophical questions about the existence of a divine being and the validity of miracles and divine intervention.

Religious Intolerance: 

The film addresses religious intolerance and fanaticism as the protagonist faces backlash for his actions. It prompts viewers to reflect on the importance of freedom of belief and expression.

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