Themes – Julius Caesar 1. Power and Ambition “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings.” “Let me have men about me that are fat; sleek-headed men, and such as sleep o’ nights.” “Yond Cassius has a lean and hungry look; he thinks too much: such men […] More
Hello! I’m Biju (IB) and here is all you need to know about IBDP English Individual Oral. At the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand the expectations for the individual oral at higher and standard levels, by studying and marking a sample oral. Develop your own speaking skills by engaging in […] More
About Malcolm X Early Life Birth and Family: Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and an active supporter of Marcus Garvey’s Back-to-Africa movement. His mother, Louise Little, was of West Indian descent. Childhood and Adolescence: Malcolm’s early life was […] More
Plot Summary The play is set in an unnamed country that has recently transitioned from a dictatorship to democracy. The story unfolds in the secluded beach house of Gerardo Escobar, a lawyer who has just been appointed to a commission investigating human rights abuses under the former regime. His wife, Paulina Salas, is a former […] More
“A Streetcar Named Desire” by Tennessee Williams is a dramatic play that explores the themes of desire, mental illness, and social class through the story of Blanche DuBois, a fragile and delusional woman who seeks refuge with her sister, Stella, in New Orleans. Summary: Scene 1: Blanche DuBois arrives in New Orleans to visit her […] More
The novel The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead provides a powerful exploration of systemic racism and institutional abuse in mid-20th century America. Here’s a breakdown of how it relates to the IBDP English A curriculum and prescribed global issues. This page includes Summary, Themes and Global Issues and Points for Comparison Short Summary The novel […] More
The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a novel by Mohsin Hamid, first published in 2007. It is a significant text for the IBDP because of its rich themes and narrative techniques, making it a common choice for literature studies. Summary The novel is a thriller set against the backdrop of post-9/11 America and Pakistan. It tells the […] More
Summary Frankenstein by Mary Shelley is the story of Victor Frankenstein, a young scientist who becomes obsessed with creating life. He succeeds in bringing a creature to life using electricity, but horrified by its appearance, he abandons it. The creature, left alone and rejected by society, becomes increasingly angry and vengeful. It demands that Victor […] More
1. Alliteration Explanation: The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Examples: “She sells sea shells by the sea shore.” “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” “The big, blue balloon.” “A basket of beautiful bluebells.” “Silly Sally swiftly shooed seven silly sheep.” 2. Allusion Explanation: A brief and […] More
“Kitchen” by Banana Yoshimoto follows Mikage Sakurai, a young woman who, after the death of her grandmother, feels lost and alone. She finds solace in kitchens, associating them with comfort and healing. Mikage is invited to live with Yuichi Tanabe, a kind young man who also recently lost his mother, Eriko—a transgender woman who runs […] More
Summary in Modern English Part I An old sailor stops one of three wedding guests, “Why are you stopping me?” the guest asks, surprised. The wedding guest sits down, unable to resist listening. The old sailor, with intense, bright eyes, starts his tale. “We sailed away happily, Leaving the harbor behind. The sun was shining, […] More
Short Summary of The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath The Bell Jar follows Esther Greenwood, a young woman who earns a prestigious internship at a New York fashion magazine. Although outwardly successful, Esther struggles with depression, anxiety, and an identity crisis, unable to reconcile society’s expectations of women with her own desires. After returning home […] More
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