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Four Kinds of Meaning - I.A. Richards

'FOUR KINDS OF MEANING' I.A. Richards Those who trust books forget that little sums constitute one bigger group. They do not consider whether little sums are properly constituted or not. Atlast, they find the error clearly. They believe the little sums   and do not find a clear way to the understanding of the book. They spend time in fluttering over their books as birds do while they (birds) enter through the chimney. They are finding themselves enclosed in a chamber. They flutter at the reflection of light on a glass window. They do not have the knowledge to understand through which   way they came into the chamber. - Leviathan After so much of documentation, the readers would be in a mood to welcome an attempt to point at some morals and some guiding principles with the help of which the complicated and irregular ways followed by them may   become less confusing. Otherwise, we have to admit the defeat in the principle- ' as many men, so many opinions ' as the standard...

Never Never Nest by Cedric Mount

The Never Never Nest” by Cedric Mount Title Justification The title “The Never Never Nest” is apt for the play as it highlights the irony of Jack and Jill’s home and lifestyle. “Never Never” is a slang term for buying items on credit or installments, implying that one may "never, never" fully own them. “Nest” symbolizes their home, typically seen as a place of stability, but here it’s built on shaky financial ground. The title underscores the central theme of living beyond one's means and the hollow pursuit of materialism. Elaborated Summary with Quotes Setting: The play opens in Jack and Jill’s modern, comfortable house filled with luxurious items like a refrigerator, a car, and a radio. They present an image of affluence. Plot: Aunt Jane's Visit: Aunt Jane, an old-fashioned woman, visits them and admires their house. She is astonished by their apparent wealth. Quote: "My dears, I can’t tell you how it pleases me to see you so comfortably s...