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In the short story “The Invisible Japanese Gentlemen” by Graham Greene, the theme of observation plays a central role. The story takes place at Bentley's, a restaurant in London, where the anonymous narrator sits between two groups: a group of eight quiet, courteous Japanese gentlemen and a young couple, a female writer and her fiancé. The story's irony centers on the young woman's self-assured assertion that she possesses "a good power of observation," which is quickly refuted by her behavior. Despite being seated close to the Japanese gentlemen, she is completely unaware of their existence. Even though they exhibit obvious group behavior, she never mentions them in her speech or even looks at them. A serious weakness in her self-perception as a writer is revealed by this obvious oversight. However, the narrator demonstrates a remarkable ability to observe. In addition to describing the Japanese gentlemen's "all aged between thirty and fifty... all in d...

James Joyce's "Araby," a compelling short story from his well-known collection Dubliners, is frequently considered to be semi-autobiographical. Joyce masterfully examines themes of adolescence, illusion, first love, and the agonizing conflict between hopeful ideals and harsh reality through the eyes of a young, unnamed narrator. The story takes place in a gloomy area of Dublin's north side. The young child resides in a gloomy, dark home with his aunt and uncle, which is typical of Joyce's symbolic portrayal of Dublin's paralysis. The boy's sense of loneliness and desire for something more than his daily existence are reflected in the atmosphere right away. The narrator keeps his distance while other kids from the neighborhood play in the streets. His desire for a deeper, more meaningful experience is evident in his belief that their games are juvenile. A Teenage Crush that Feels Like Love When Mangan's sister, a girl who lives nearby, captures the boy...

"Arms and the Man" by George Bernard Shaw— A Brilliant Anti-Romantic Comedy The well-known Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw is the author of one of his most well-known plays, "Arms and the Man."  A masterful example of anti-romantic comedy, Shaw parodies the conventional notions of war, heroism, and romantic love in this play, which was first performed in 1894. Shaw exposes war as irrational, nonsensical, and occasionally downright stupid rather than portraying it as a noble and glorious event. In addition to making us laugh, he wants us to consider the fallacies that society frequently holds. 💥 Criticism of War and Heroism The main focus of the play is Shaw's criticism of conventional heroism. The two main male characters, Captain Bluntschli and Sergius Saranoff, stand in for two diametrically opposed perspectives on masculinity and war. Sergius is the stereotypical romantic hero—handsome, passionate, and seemingly brave. After leading a successful cavalr...