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 Hyderabad Karnataka Liberation  A fictional retelling of the Liberation Movement of Hyderabad-Karnataka area, through the eyes of an enigmatic archetype with mythological connotations.          1. Submerged             2.Resistance          3.Salvation Submerged HE sneaked out of his abode and strolled contemplatively across the far-stretching sacred rocky hills of the Deccan plateau; with a number of majestic ancient temple-towers rising behind and places worth a mention in history lying strewn all around below him. Black wild boars were indigenous to this region and too common a sight, unless one had the insight to realize. But right now, the people right here were quite disturbed to notice it. There was something – a huge thing – happening among the, the visuals of which were just too gory. HE knew it. HE had witnessed it all. Through all the times and ages. This particular place had al...

"REFUGEE MOTHER AND CHILD"  -  POEM ANALYSIS Introduction: "Refugee Mother and Child" is a poem written by Chinua Achebe, a famous Nigerian writer. The poem is a simple, but vivid description of the life of people (especially women and children) who are stranded in refugee camps during turbulent times. The poem is poignant due to its artful usage of imagery and simple language. The pitiable state of such people is depicted evocatively; while strongly emphasizing on the unconditional love of a mother towards her child, which knows no end. Poet: The poet, Chinua Achebe is a famous Nigerian writer. He grew up in Africa during the colonial rule. His works are heavily inspired by the pitiful situation of the native people during the colonial rule. The same can be observed in this poem too; as he touchingly speaks about the hapless state of refugees in a camp during wartime. Structure: The poem is written in freestyle. It is not structured i.e., not divided int...