INK WHAT YOU THINK

                              ON WRITING 

                                                                         - STEPHEN KING

The book "On Writing", which has won appreciation for its useful guidance, humour, and honesty, has grown to be a favourite resource for aspiring authors. The book is a joy to read thanks to King's engaging writing and personal anecdotes, and his writing-related insights are priceless.  

King believes that a writer's responsibility is to "Ink What They Think" and to develop genuine, authentic characters. He advises authors to focus on the subtleties of human connection and behaviour and utilise language and actions to disclose a character's thoughts, feelings, and motives.

King also emphasises the significance of developing distinctive and endearing characters for his readers. He gives writers advice on how to build characters that are unique and creative by using their imagination in addition to drawing inspiration from real-life individuals and experiences.

"Ink What They Think" is an exhortation to authors to concentrate on character development specifics and to use their skills to make their characters come to life on the page. Writers can produce stories that are captivating, emotionally engaging, and unforgettable by doing this.

                  

FAREWELL TO THE "ROOF OF THE WORLD"

                   SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET

                                                                      -HEINRICH HARRER

Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian climber, wrote a book titled "Seven Years in Tibet" that details his adventures in Tibet during and after the Second World War. The book, which chronicles the author's travels, adventures, and encounters with the people and culture of Tibet, has been widely read and has become a well-known classic.

I LEAVE TIBET : 

                Heinrich Harrer's departure from Tibet after the Chinese invasion in 1950 is described in the chapter "I Leave Tibet" of "Seven Years in Tibet." Harrer had lived in Lhasa for a number of years, helping the young Dalai Lama as a tutor and friend, and had grown very attached to the nation and its people. In this chapter, Harrer discusses the perplexity, anxiety, and resistance that the Tibetan government and people put up against the Chinese invasion and occupation. Also, he thinks back on his personal experiences in Tibet, his interactions with the Dalai Lama and other Tibetans, and how his time there altered his outlook on life. Harrer ultimately decides to leave the nation despite his wish to stay and fight alongside the Tibetans in order to protect himself and draw attention to the plight of the Tibetan people. The chapter ends with Harrer's departure from Lhasa, marking the end of his seven-year stay in Tibet.

Dalai Lama :

Overseas, the Dalai Lama is a celebrated figure. In China, he is a despised troublemaker. Chinese officials have vilified him as a "wolf in monk's clothing" who seeks to destroy the country's sovereignty by pushing for independence. The Dalai Lama maintains that he does not advocate independence but wants an autonomy that would allow Tibetans to maintain their cultural, language and religion under China's rule.

SEA ,OAR AND SORROWS

                   RIDERS TO THE SEA

                                                                          - J.M.SYNGE

The main character of the play is Maurya, an elderly woman who has lost her husband and all but one of her sons to the sea. Bartley, the last surviving son of Maurya, is ready to risk his life by crossing the ocean to sell a horse. Bartley is adamant about carrying out his intentions, despite Maurya's fears that he may share the same end as her other sons. 

Significance of Oar: 

                   Being the tool that the characters use to navigate the dangerous waters surrounding the Aran Islands, the boat's oar serves as a physical depiction of the strength of the sea. The oar is also a symbol of the characters' connection to the sea and their reliance on it for their livelihoods. However, the oar also represents the characters' vulnerability and the inevitability of their fate. They are ultimately at the mercy of the sea and the laws of nature, regardless of how skillfully the characters use the oar. The oar has a tragic significance as the play goes on and Maurya's greatest and worst fears come true, signifying the characters' vulnerability in the face of the sea and the inevitable nature of their fate. 

In the final scene of the play, when Bartley's body is washed ashore, the oar takes on a new significance. Maurya identifies the oar as belonging to the boat that Bartley was using, confirming her worst fears and emphasizing the tragic nature of the play. The oar develops into a powerful metaphor of both the might of the sea and the characters' inevitable fate.

Feminism and Nationalism :

The problems of women who live in a patriarchal society, where they have few possibilities and are under the authority of men, are portrayed in this play.  Maurya, the major female character, is a woman who has lost all but one of her sons to the sea along with her husband. Maurya exhibits a great tenacity and courage throughout the play in the face of loss, but in the end she is helpless against the forces of nature and the patriarchal culture that she lives in. The play might be interpreted as a critique of the obstacles women in early 20th-century Ireland had to overcome as well as the fight for equality.

Regarding nationalism, "Riders to the Sea" depicts the existence of residents of a remote, rural village whose survival is dependent on the sea and the surrounding landscape. The drama portrays the harsh reality of life on the Aran Islands, where residents depend on the sea for a living and the weather is frequently fatally unexpected. Language, customs, and interpersonal interactions all reflect the characters' deep ties to their native place and culture. 

BRAMASOLE

     Under The Tuscan Sun : At Home In Italy

                                                                   - FRANCES MAYES

The reader is taken on a voyage through Mayes' experiences in Tuscany, from the villa's initial purchase to the rigorous repair process to the delights and difficulties of living abroad. The breathtaking beauty of the Tuscan landscape, the region's rich history and culture, and the kindness and generosity of the Italian people are all vividly described by Mayes throughout the book. Tuscany's distinctive beauty, culture, and culinary delights are perfectly captured in Mayes' writing. But the book is more than just a travelogue. It is also a story of personal transformation. 

As Mayes adjusts to life in Tuscany, she finds herself becoming more attuned to the rhythms of nature, more open to new experiences, and more appreciative of the simple pleasures of life. Mayes discovers how to slow down, enjoy the present, and embrace the beauty and depth of the world around her through her experiences in Tuscany.                

  BRAMARE: TO YEARN FOR AND A HOUSE

After several weeks of searching, they came across Bramasole, an old villa with beautiful views and potential for restoration. "A lovely old home that seemed to have sprouted out of the earth itself," Mayes writes of the villa. Mayes and Ed were entranced by its charm and character despite its deteriorated status. The negotiations with the real estate agent and the property's owner are then described by Mayes, along with the back and forth about the villa's price and condition. She details the contract-signing procedure as well as the numerous purchase-related costs, including as transfer taxes and notary fees. Mayes discusses her enthusiasm and apprehension about buying Bramasole throughout the chapter, as well as the difficulties that lie ahead in bringing the villa back to its previous splendour. She also considers the sense of adventure and opportunity that comes with taking such a big risk and altering one's entire course of life.

A FEW HOURS LATER

            THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS

                                                                         -ARUNDHATI ROY                                       

Indian author Arundhati Roy's book "The God of Small Things" was published in 1997. The story of a family is told in the book, which is set in Kerala, with a particular emphasis on the lives of fraternal twins Estha and Rahel. The story is told in a non-linear narrative style, with frequent flashbacks and shifts in time and perspective. The book examines socioeconomic inequalities in India as well as subjects like caste, politics, gender, and love.

The chapter 16 titled "A Few Hours Later" is very thrilling and important one which looks at issues including guilt, regret, and the influence of early memories. Rahel and Sophie Mol are both haunted by the memories of the past, and their encounter acts as a catalyst for them to face their sorrow and shame.

The chapter examines the notion that the past and present are intricately linked as well as how the influence of childhood memories can affect an individual's life and decisions. Meeting Rahel and Sophie Mol brings to light how the tragic past events have affected their lives and relationships, as well as how both characters feel a great deal of sorrow and regret. The chapter reinforces the novel's themes of love, loss, guilt, and the complex web of human emotions that bind people together, even across generations.

ARCHITURE : MUSIC IN STONE

                     THE FOUNTAINHEAD   

                                                                                                    -AYN RAND

"The Fountainhead" is a novel by Ayn Rand that centers around the character of Howard Roark, an inventive and unyielding architect who rejects to follow the conventional norms of his period. The novel focuses on Roark's battle to uphold his individuality and creative integrity in the face of social pressure and hostility from individuals who want to impose their own standards and beliefs on him.
A boy riding his bicycle through the woods near the monadnock valley seems depressed about life. When he comes to a Howard Roark-designed resort, he gains the courage to last a lifetime. The conversation between the boy and Howard was staggeringly beautiful. The boy thought that the resort wasn't a real glimpse, thus he asked roark who actually built it. The boy got courage to open his unsolved pages of life. The glimpse of the resort played a pleasant music to him to see through his life. He said "Thank you" and left through the path down the slope of hill to the valley.

Roark had never seen him before and would never see him again. He didn't even know that he had given someone the courage to face a lifetime and that's life.

SUFFERING IS UNIVERSAL

                      LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS

                                                                            -NICK VUJICIC

Tribune India

Nick is an motivational speaker and an evangelist. he has described his physical limitations as a challenge that has forced him to be creative and innovative in finding ways to live a fulfilling life. Moreover, Nick's perspective on his disorder is not tunneled over pity or despair, but rather gratitude and positivity.

Nick's tale starts at birth, when his parents realize that he has a rare congenital disorder known as tetra-amelia syndrome. He had to acquire the ability to live without the use of his arms and legs because he was born without them. He recalls his early days as a period of intense hardship during which he endured bullying and discrimination on a regular basis.

"Instead of  celebrating my birth, my parents and their whole church mourned.'If God is a God of love, why would He let something like this happen?" 

but Nick was much faihful in god and started to search for his purpose. He was the one to truly celebrate his life and no one else.

There was two doors infront of him one named as "life without limbs" and the other as "life without limits". He chose the second door and entered into a world of  beauty and empowerment.