Rasa Theory Indian Poetics: Rasa theory and natya shastra Name: Parmar Dipali K. Roll No. : 26 Assignment Sem. 2 Email Id: dipaliparmar247@gmail.com Submitted to: The Department of English, MKBU. v Classification of Literary Theories: It is possible to classify the literary theories on the basis of what aspect of literary composition is central to them. Accordingly, we have theory of: 1. Language , namely alamkara and vakrokti. 2. Style and compositional value, namely guna/dosa, riti, and auchitya. 3. Verbal symbolism, namely, dhvani. 4. Aesthetic experience, namely, rasa. 5. Narrative, namely, mahakavya. 6. Discourse analysis, namely, yuktis . 7. Comprehensive analysis. 8. Interpretation. v Introduction to Major Literary Theory “Rasa Theory” : The rasa theory originates with Bharata in Natyasastra. It claims that the object or meaning that is sought to be conveyed in literary compositions is in the nature of an emotional effect
color reflected human sorrow and happiness is this true?
ReplyDeleteYes its true that colour reflects human emotions and feelings. Every colour is a symbol of particular feelings of human nature. Like red reflects anger, black shows sadness & white shows calmness. In literature it is effectively used by the writers as here by Virginia Woolf.
DeleteIn the presentation you said that Pink Colour is a sign of happiness of women, but doesn't it also reflects the delicate side of the women? What's your opinion on this?
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. Pink reflects the delicate side of women. The controversies of Blue & Pink is still in debate as gender colours. Pink shows soft corner and calm nature, which mostly found in women. But now-a-days women are selecting blue colour, which shows equality.
DeleteMy presentation throws light on 19th century women's qualities which differs from today's.
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