Day 13: Summary-The Merchant of Venice-William Shakespeare-Act IV The Duke invites Portia, who is disguised as a law doctor, to dine with him at his residence. But, Portia very humbly says that she has to go back to Padua immediately. So, she won’t be able to dine with him. Bassanio and Antonio express their gratitude to Portia for the service she rendered in the court. Bassanio offers Portia three thousand ducats, but she does not accept that and says that whenever they meet again, they should remember him(Portia). But, Bassanio still insists Portia accept money as a gift. Then Portia d ..read more

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"God Sees the Truth, But Waits" is a famous short story written by Leo Tolstoy. It's a tale about justice, forgiveness, and the enduring power of truth. Here's a step-by-step summary of the story: 1. Introduction of the Protagonist: The story begins by introducing a merchant named Ivan Dmitrievich Aksionov. He is a well-respected and honest man in a small town in Russia. He has a loving wife and children, and his life seems peaceful and content. 2. A Fateful Journey: One day, Aksionov decides to travel to a distant town to attend a fair. He bids farewell to his family and sets out on his ..read more

The Importance of Introspection: Keeping Quiet: A Poem by Pablo Neruda The Importance of Inward Self: Introspection can only be achieved when we are completely  still. What is the Inward Self? Introspection is the mental activity in which we reflect on our thoughts, feelings, and how we act towards others. Introspection helps us to correct our errors and change our behaviour. We become better people by doing introspection on a daily basis. How to achieve the state of introspection? 1.    The poet says that we need to count up to twelve only in order to reach the state of mi ..read more

Explanation of Pablo Neruda's poem "Keeping Quiet": Now we will count to twelve and we will all keep still. For once on the face of the earth let's not speak in any language, let's stop for one second, and not move our arms so much. The poem begins with an invitation to count to twelve and remain silent. The speaker suggests that, for a moment, everyone should refrain from speaking. The intention is to create a rare occurrence where people set aside their differences and unify in silence. By not speaking in any language, they transcend linguistic barriers and communicate through their shared ..read more

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