Unit 7 The Captive Module 1: Prose & Poetry Quiz

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What impacted contemporary life in Assam for the last several decades in 'The Captive'?

militancy

What did the youth understand when the protagonist gestured him to stop in 'The Captive'?

what the protagonist was feeling

What are some themes that Harekrishna Deka deals with in his stories?

cosmopolitanism, love, and identity

Who is Harekrishna Deka?

<p>a leading Assamese short story writer, poet, and literary critic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What awards has Harekrishna Deka received?

<p>Sahitya Akademi and Assam Valley Literary awards</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the setting near the highlands where the protagonist and youth stopped in 'The Captive'?

<p>near a stream coming down from the hill, flowing past a huge rock, with the sound of murmuring brook</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central issue portrayed in 'The Captive'?

<p>Militancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Harekrishna Deka's background influence his portrayal of themes in his stories?

<p>His experience as a successful police officer allows him to look at issues closely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the wide-ranging themes that Harekrishna Deka explores in his stories?

<p>Cosmopolitanism, love, and identity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of writing style can be seen in Harekrishna Deka's stories?

<p>Modernist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the picturesque surroundings where the protagonist and youth stopped in 'The Captive'.

<p>Near the highlands with a stream tumbling down from the hill past a huge rock.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What gesture did the protagonist make to the youth in 'The Captive'?

<p>He gestured him to stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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