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CLASS 12 CBSE

The Tiger King

The Tiger King

"The Irony of Fate: The Foolishness of Power and the Wrath of Destiny"

"The Tiger King" by Kalki is a satirical tale about an arrogant Maharaja who tries to defy fate after astrologers predict that he will be killed by a tiger. Obsessed with proving them wrong, he hunts down ninety-nine tigers, only to meet his ironic end at the hands of an inanimate wooden tiger. The story critiques the arrogance of rulers, the exploitation of nature, and the inevitability of destiny, all while using humor and irony to deliver its powerful message.

Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers

Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers

A Feminist Exploration of Oppression and Artistic Defiance

Adrienne Rich’s Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers explores the themes of female oppression, artistic resistance, and the contrast between strength and weakness. Through powerful symbolism and striking imagery, the poem highlights the weight of patriarchal dominance while celebrating the enduring legacy of art as a means of defiance.

The Third Level

The Third Level

"The Enigmatic Third Level of Grand Central Station"

Dive into the captivating and mysterious tale of Charley, a thirty-one-year-old man, who finds himself caught between the boundaries of reality and the unknown in "The Enigmatic Third Level of Grand Central Station." This gripping story, filled with elements of time travel, history, and the human desire for escape, will take readers on an intriguing journey through the iconic Grand Central Station in New York City.

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