Do you know the meaning of Contextual Introduction?
Let's understand through an example !!
Yesterday, we have posted an Essay topic for you to attempt, as part of Our "Weekly Essay Challenge". We will take that topic to understand how you can write "Contextual Introduction".
Essay Topic:
History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.
Contextual Introduction
Karl Marx's famous sentence "History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce", was crafted amid the political upheavals following the French coup d'état of 1851, where Louis Napoleon seized dictatorial power. The “tragedy” refers to the earnest French Revolution of 1789, which aimed to dismantle oppressive structures and establish a society based on liberty, equality, and fraternity.
However, the subsequent rise and fall of leaders, like Napoleon Bonaparte and later his nephew Louis Napoleon, exemplified the "farce." Louis Napoleon’s ascent to power through an 1851 coup led to the Second Empire, which mimicked his uncle's rule but lacked the revolutionary fervor, reducing profound ideals to tools for political gain.
Marx critiqued this dilution of revolutionary zeal into opportunism, highlighting the decay of noble origins into shallow, self-serving enactments, illustrating the cyclical nature of history where profound changes devolve into trivial pursuits.
This is how you are expected to write Contextual Introduction. You need to know under what circumstances and in which context the remark has been made. If you don't have complete information then better try to Introduce in some other ways. We will discuss the different ways to write impactful Introduction in the coming days.
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Let's understand through an example !!
Yesterday, we have posted an Essay topic for you to attempt, as part of Our "Weekly Essay Challenge". We will take that topic to understand how you can write "Contextual Introduction".
Essay Topic:
History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce.
Contextual Introduction
Karl Marx's famous sentence "History repeats itself, first as a tragedy, second as a farce", was crafted amid the political upheavals following the French coup d'état of 1851, where Louis Napoleon seized dictatorial power. The “tragedy” refers to the earnest French Revolution of 1789, which aimed to dismantle oppressive structures and establish a society based on liberty, equality, and fraternity.
However, the subsequent rise and fall of leaders, like Napoleon Bonaparte and later his nephew Louis Napoleon, exemplified the "farce." Louis Napoleon’s ascent to power through an 1851 coup led to the Second Empire, which mimicked his uncle's rule but lacked the revolutionary fervor, reducing profound ideals to tools for political gain.
Marx critiqued this dilution of revolutionary zeal into opportunism, highlighting the decay of noble origins into shallow, self-serving enactments, illustrating the cyclical nature of history where profound changes devolve into trivial pursuits.
This is how you are expected to write Contextual Introduction. You need to know under what circumstances and in which context the remark has been made. If you don't have complete information then better try to Introduce in some other ways. We will discuss the different ways to write impactful Introduction in the coming days.
Stay Tuned @essayprepcareer.
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In the following lecture Vikas sir has compiled all the important places in news relevant for this year prelims. You must watch this if you are attempting this year prelims. Here is the link for it 👇👇👇
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Essay Topic: "Not all those who wander are lost"
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What will you do when you are short of Anecdotes and Examples to write an Introduction?
Is there any way out?
Yes !!
Follow Definition or Explanation-based Approach to Introduce the Essay. Let's understand this approach with an example !!
Essay Topic:
Not all who wander are lost
Definition or Explanation-based Introduction:
In Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild," Christopher McCandless embarks on a captivating journey across North America. McCandless's odyssey is not one of aimless wandering but rather a deliberate pursuit of meaning and self-discovery, echoing the sentiment encapsulated in J.R.R. Tolkien's famous phrase from "The Lord of the Rings." The phrase "Not all who wander are lost", immortalized by Tolkien, suggests that the essence of exploration goes beyond mere physical travel; it speaks to the deeper purpose behind navigating life's paths.
Ralph Waldo Emerson further enriches this perspective with his assertion that "Life is a journey, not a destination," reinforcing that wandering can be a deliberate and enriching pursuit towards personal enlightenment and understanding. While critics may argue that this phrase romanticizes aimlessness and neglects life's practicalities, however, proponents maintain that it symbolizes an open-minded approach to life, where the journey itself holds as much significance as the destination.
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Is there any way out?
Yes !!
Follow Definition or Explanation-based Approach to Introduce the Essay. Let's understand this approach with an example !!
Essay Topic:
Not all who wander are lost
Definition or Explanation-based Introduction:
In Jon Krakauer's "Into the Wild," Christopher McCandless embarks on a captivating journey across North America. McCandless's odyssey is not one of aimless wandering but rather a deliberate pursuit of meaning and self-discovery, echoing the sentiment encapsulated in J.R.R. Tolkien's famous phrase from "The Lord of the Rings." The phrase "Not all who wander are lost", immortalized by Tolkien, suggests that the essence of exploration goes beyond mere physical travel; it speaks to the deeper purpose behind navigating life's paths.
Ralph Waldo Emerson further enriches this perspective with his assertion that "Life is a journey, not a destination," reinforcing that wandering can be a deliberate and enriching pursuit towards personal enlightenment and understanding. While critics may argue that this phrase romanticizes aimlessness and neglects life's practicalities, however, proponents maintain that it symbolizes an open-minded approach to life, where the journey itself holds as much significance as the destination.
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Buddhism compiled in 1 pdf.
Hey everyone. If you are a serious candidate, you must understand the importance of themes like Buddhism and Jainism. Every year UPSC tends to ask questions from themes like this.
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Hey everyone. If you are a serious candidate, you must understand the importance of themes like Buddhism and Jainism. Every year UPSC tends to ask questions from themes like this.
We had compiled all these themes in our HISTORY TITANS PROGRAM. However, on popular demand we are making few of the public.
Here is class PPT for Buddhism. If you want all these ppts, register here and our team will send you the details. 👇👇👇
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Poets as unacknowledged legislators of the world: Scholars Insights
Percy Bysshe Shelley, in his profound essay "A Defence of Poetry," famously declared poets as the "unacknowledged legislators of the world." Shelley's assertion suggests that poets, through their art, shape not only individual emotions but also collective consciousness and governance. Beyond mere words, poets delve into the intricacies of human experience, crafting verses that resonate with the complexities of life and governance.
In alignment with Shelley's perspective, Ralph Waldo Emerson argued that poetry reveals the universal truths that underpin human existence, serving as a bridge between the individual and the cosmos.
Similarly, W. H. Auden posited that poetry is a moral force, capable of exposing societal injustices and fostering empathy and understanding.
These perspectives challenge conventional notions of poetry as merely decorative or indulgent, positioning it as a powerful force for social change and enlightenment.
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Percy Bysshe Shelley, in his profound essay "A Defence of Poetry," famously declared poets as the "unacknowledged legislators of the world." Shelley's assertion suggests that poets, through their art, shape not only individual emotions but also collective consciousness and governance. Beyond mere words, poets delve into the intricacies of human experience, crafting verses that resonate with the complexities of life and governance.
In alignment with Shelley's perspective, Ralph Waldo Emerson argued that poetry reveals the universal truths that underpin human existence, serving as a bridge between the individual and the cosmos.
Similarly, W. H. Auden posited that poetry is a moral force, capable of exposing societal injustices and fostering empathy and understanding.
These perspectives challenge conventional notions of poetry as merely decorative or indulgent, positioning it as a powerful force for social change and enlightenment.
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