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Silence That Spoke Louder Than Guns ⚔️ Oppressors, the Oppressed, and Colonial Prisons People come from all walks of life—rich, poor, educated, or uneducated. Yet history often divides humanity into two broad groups: oppressors and the oppressed. During the colonial era, powers like the British Empire became the oppressors, while nations like India carried the heavy chains of oppression. India’s struggle for freedom was not limited to protests, fiery speeches, or rallies on busy streets. Some of its most painful and powerful stories were written behind locked doors—inside the dark and isolated cells of British colonial jails and detention camps. After the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, the British tightened their grip on India, building more prisons to crush resistance. Following the Partition of Bengal in 1905, these prisons became tools of fear and punishment. Gallows were built inside jail compounds, turning them into execution grounds for revolutionaries. On 11 August 1908, young Khudiram...

“Waiting for Godot” by Samuel Beckett is one of the most famous plays in the world — and also one of the most puzzling. Originally written in French in 1948–49, it was later translated into English by Beckett himself. This play belongs to the Theatre of the Absurd — a type of drama that shows the meaninglessness of life through strange dialogues, unclear plots, and repetitive actions. “Waiting for Godot” is filled with strange events, uncertain meanings, and symbols that reflect the confusion of real life. In this blog, we explore 10 symbolic and ambiguous moments from the play, explained in simple English. 1️⃣ Estragon Gets Beaten – But By Whom? Estragon says he is beaten every night , but never explains who does it . He just says, “the same lot as usual.” 🔍 Symbolic of : Everyday suffering in life Violence without reason or justice Powerlessness in a cruel world 2️⃣ Waiting for Godot – But Who is Godot? Vladimir and Estragon wait endlessly for someone named Godot , who...