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Jude the Obscure

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 Jude Fawley, an eleven-year-old boy, wants to follow the example of his teacher Mr. Phillotson, who leaves Marygreen for Christminster to take a university degree and to be ordained. Jude is being raised by his great-aunt, whom he helps in her bakery. He studies very hard on his own to prepare for the move, and to provide a means by which he can support himself at the university, he learns the trade of ecclesiastical stonework. He meets, desires, and marries Arabella Donn, who deceives him into marriage by making him think he has got her pregnant. They do not get along at all, and eventually Arabella leaves him to go with her family to Australia. Though delayed, Jude does get to Christminster, partly because of his aspirations but also partly because of the presence there of his cousin Sue Bridehead.   He meets and falls in love with her, though the fact of his being married causes him to feel guilty. Sue will not return his love, and when he realizes that Phillotson, un...

Teachers Day

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📚🍎 "Teachers plant the seeds of knowledge that grow forever." 🌱✨          On this special occasion of #teachersday I had the incredible privilege of watching my girls step onto the world's stage, playing my role with grace and brilliance. Shakespeare once said, "All the world's a stage," and today, I witnessed the truth in those words as my students shone in their performances.        I must confess, they played their parts exceptionally well, reminding me once again of the profound impact teachers can have on their students. With B. A. Semester 3 Professors With B. A. Semester 5 Professors   With B. A. Semester 1 Professors   Pallavi Rathod , in her lecture for B.A. Semester 3, Paper No. 7, delved into the fascinating topic of "Understanding Tragedy: An Exploration of Tragic Elements." Her depth of knowledge and engaging presentation style left a lasting impression. Aarchita Sakariya , in her 4th lecture for the 3rd semester o...