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Anthropomorphism and Frog
Anthropomorphism, referred as personification or prosopopocia, is the attribution to human characteristics features shown on inanimate objects, animals, forces of nature, the unseen author of things, and others. “Anthropomorphism” comes from two Greek words, avopwttos and anthropos’ implying human and mopon and morphe meaning shape or force. This paper analyzes the use of anthropomorphism in Vikram Seth’s poetic collection, The Beastly Tales From Here and There, especially the poem The Frog and the Nightingale.
2. Anthropomorphism in Literature
Anthropomorphized animals are frequently used to portray stereotyped characters with which the author quickly conveys the character traits. George Orwell’s Animal Farm and animated films such as Disney’s Robin Hood (1973 film) in which a lion is the king and the little character is a fox. Most famous children’s television characters are anthropomorphized funny animals such as Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny and Kermit the Frog as well as anthropomorphized inanimate objects such as Sponge Bob Square Pants.
3. Exemplification of Anthropomorphic Elements
Examples of anthropomorphic animals that are humanoid are in the Disney films Bambi and The Fox and The Hound. These anthropomorphic creatures share human language and idioms. However, they do not have fingers, human toes or other distinguishing features that would label them as humanoid. Television series intended for children often feature anthropomorphic animals. Video games too feature anthropomorphized animals. Donkey Kong and Sonic the Hedgehog are some famous examples. In personal computing, Os-tan personifies computer programs.
4. Anthropomorphic Evidences in “The Frog and the Nightingale” Language in India www.languageinindia.com 184 11 : 6 June 2011 A. Poonguzhali, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Candidate Anthropomorphism in Vikram Seth’s Poem - “The Frog and the Nightingale”

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References: Seth, Vikram. “The Frog and the Nightingale”. Beastly Tales From Here And There. India: Viking, 1992. pp 63 - 67. Language in India www.languageinindia.com 187 11 : 6 June 2011 A. Poonguzhali, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D. Candidate Anthropomorphism in Vikram Seth’s Poem - “The Frog and the Nightingale”

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