Browsing by Author "Rahman, M. Mahbub"

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Absurd Writing Styles: A Comparative Study on Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and Sayeed Ahmad’s The Thing
(Jahangir Nagar University Studies in Language and Literature, 2018) Rahman, M. Mahbub
This study offers an in depth analysis of the influence of Samuel Beckett on Ahmad’s works with focus on their dissimilitude as well as similitude. These two are extraordinary playwrights of Absurd Theatre; one from the West and the other from the East. So, a meticulous survey on their works unfolds trajectories of convergence. Conversely, despite the fact that Ahmad often takes his model in writing from Beckett, one can easily detect the various points of difference in their plays. Regardless of the projection of the same messages about human condition in the world, their techniques and their way of expression tend to differ in some ways. This is a narrative research that follows descriptive-cum analytical method. The textual references are given as evidence to support the argument of this study. This paper explores and shows how the Absurd plays of Beckett and those of Ahmad manage, in their own individual ways, to make us see the world differently and reflect upon our lives.
Alienation in the Historical Perspective: The Origin and the Cause
(Ideas, 2021) Rahman, M. Mahbub
Even though the term ‘alienation is one of the most outstanding features of this era, it is not very definite what it specifically connotes. ‘Alienation’, according to the Encyclopedia Britannica is “the state of feeling estranged or separated from one’s milieu, work, products of work, or self”(Encyclopedia Britannica, 2017). Life nowadays is commonly characterized in terms of ‘alienation’. It is observed that there is almost no aspect of present-day life, which has not been discussed in terms of ‘alienation’. Sociologists use alienation in many different connections. They use the term in Sociology and Social Sciences in terms of alienation from others, from work and from society. Hegel’s and Marx’s discussions of ‘alienation’ are of considerable significance and they establish the background of a good deal of the contemporary ideas on ‘alienation’. This qualitative article, therefore, is an attempt to present a detailed analysis of ‘Alienation’ with a view to explaining this term, and how and when it appears and its connection to psychology, philosophy, sociology, Marxism, and existentialism briefly.
Hope in Hopelessness: Appreciating “Waiting” as an Essential Device in Selected Plays of Beckett and Ahmad
(Shanlax, 2020) Rahman, M. Mahbub
This paper aims to explore and appreciate “waiting” as an essential device in selected plays of Beckett and Ahmad. They defy traditions and conventions of plays by inventing their own innovative and individualistic manner of manipulating structural patterns to shape the Absurd dramas. This paper focuses on the incessant incidence of the “waiting” in Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and Ahmad’s The Thing, and analyzes how important this waiting matters to the characters. The essential device of ‘waiting for’ and the open possibility of a change is what keeps hope alive. Through the journey of the characters, the playwrights focus on how man can confront and survive against the hostility of surroundings through ‘waiting.’ This is narrative research that follows descriptive-cum analytical method, and the textual references are given as evidence to support the argument of this study. It is found that the reality of the situation in which the absurd character appears is a psychological reality expressed in images that are the outward projection of states of their mind. That is why the Theatre of the Absurd can be considered an image of the human being’s inner world. It presents a truer picture of reality itself, reality as grasped by an individual that helps the characters as well as the audience to comprehend the harsh reality that life is full of qualms through their absurd conditions
Perceiving Reality through Absurdity: a Prime Projection in Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and Ahmad’s The Thing
(Shanlax, 2020) Rahman, M. Mahbub
This paper offers an in-depth analysis of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot and Ahmad’s The Thing with the focus on the sense of craving to go on and to endure the existence, the ultimate reality of human life. Between these two extraordinary playwrights of Absurd Theatre, one is from the West, and the other is from the East. So, a meticulous survey on these two selected plays unfolds trajectories of convergence. This research will show that though the two plays are of two opposite continents, they are primarily projecting the same theme of realizing reality through absurdity using the same structural techniques of absurd drama. The researchers find it remarkable that despite an outwardly hopeless fate, both the plays express the human spirit of continuing life through endurance and invite the audience to win the absurdity of life by enduring it. Such is reality, and, in both the plays, this realization of accepting reality comes through absurdity. However, it is narrative research that follows the descriptive-cum analytical method, and the relevant textual references are given as evidence to support the argument of this study.
Prophetic and Catastrophic Voices in “The Second Coming” and “The Waste Land”
(Journal of ELT and Education, 2019) Rahman, M. Mahbub
Eliot and Yeats were widely considered two of the most influential Modernists. They demonstrate the crisis of modern society in their poetry. This paper examines how poets’ voices in their particular works transform private feelings into prophetic proclamations regarding approaching the human condition. The Merits of Yeats and Eliot are linked as they wrote poetry that has been described both as prophetic and catastrophic in the same historical period. The purpose of this paper is to survey their perception of the impending days, comparing “The Second Coming” and “The Waste Land”. Both poems present a rebirth process, but each one focuses on different goals and subjects. They yearned for the more humane, cultured and promising times of the past, as the prevailing contemporary chaotic-world endangered peace, happiness, and solidarity. Both poets were concerned about the disorderly and fragmented social condition of their time–which is still relevant as mankind is undergoing a time of turmoil, anarchy and chaos. It is a narrative research that follows descriptive-cum analytical method and the relevant textual references are given as evidence to support the argument of this study.
Reading Between the Lines: A timeless Expression of Life in Keats "To Autumn"
(Journal of Comparative Literature & Culture, 2018) Rahman, M. Mahbub
This paper guides researchers into the world of academic writing. It provides learners with a practical and efficient approach to learning the skills, strategies, and knowledge that are necessary to write error-free research articles. Writing without any errors is an essential step in the research process. But many researchers are never taught how to write an error-free, publishable scientific paper. In this article, grammatical rules are explained and reviewed emphasizing the importance of developing a voice as a writer and providing helpful proofreading strategies for researchers to identify and correct their mistakes. Finally, this paper highlights the most common errors in writing scientific research papers. Based on the findings of this qualitative research, the researcher recommends strategies to avoid certain pitfalls.
Reading Fiction and Poetry: A Path to Establish Peace in Society
(Center for Academic Research and Development, 2020) Rahman, M. Mahbub
This paper studies the significance of reading fiction and poetry and explores the role of arts and literature as a catalyst for establishing peace in society. As all the literary pursuits focus on finding a greater kind of harmony than the existing one that paves to a greater peace in society, the purpose of this study is to show the relationship between literature and the health of society. This study is a narrative research and follows descriptive-cum analytical method. The textual references are given and analysed as evidence to support the argument that literature-the fiction and poetry have power to open minds, create empathy and transform lives. The researchers would explore and show how and why fiction and poetry matter in the contemporary world. It is found “if a nation's literature declines, the nation atrophies and decays” as Ezra Pound opines in his ABC’s of Reading (1934). This study definitely answers the question regarding correlation between literature and peace of society. Further studies are needed to establish and expose subtle relationships and develop positive measures in this arena.
The Reality of Absurdity as Reflected in Sayeed Ahmad's Milepost
(Daffodil International University, 2019-07-06) Rahman, M. Mahbub
The paper attempts to analyze the absurd play Milepost (1976) of Sowed Ahmed who was writing about 'helplessness', 'human frustration'. 'uncertainties'. and about the indifference of 'all-powerful Nature', along with a note of 'hope and waiting.- all of which he makes us experience directly. This study is an attempt to shed some more light on Ahmad's plays. particularly on Milepost, since the researcher believes, there is still much work needed to be done on Ahmad's plays. It is narrative research and follows descriptive-cum analytical method. The textual references are given as evidence to support the argument of this research. Some key concepts relating to 'Absurdity'. 'Waiting and Hope' are discussed in relation to the text. Ahmad epitomizes absurdity as reality: Through the journey of the characters. we realize what the playwright intends us to realize. Milepost also focuses on how man is able to confront and survive against the hostility surroundings and expose the real reality of absurdity of humanity This play highlights the strength of the human spirit and ask the audience to reflect on their own lives. It helps us grasp the reality of absurdity and makes us realize that we can either accept the absurdity of life or fight against it as long as possible. It is found that the characters do not just struggle with absurdity: alienation; they struggle with the real reality of the life they live in.