Silence The Court Is In Session
SILENCE! THE COURT IS IN SESSION
By Vijay Tendulkar
Study Material Prepared By
Dr. Ratna Raman,
Department of English,
Sri Venkateswara College,
Univ. of Delhi,
Delhi.
Edited By
Dr. Anil Aneja,
Department of English,
School of Open Learning,
Univ. of Delhi,
Delhi – 110007.
Prescribed for the Discipline Course in English
For B.A. (Programme) IIIrd Year Students.
2
“SILENCE ! THE COURT IS IN SESSION”
By VIJAY TENDULKAR
Objectives
Lesson Plan for the students of the BA Program, Elective English III yr course. The purpose of this essay is to introduce the student who has opted for Elective English in the BA Program to a play by a Modern Indian Playwright. The student will be introduced to the tradition of Indian drama and some of the salient features in this genre. We shall also look at the breaks and continuities that modern drama introduces. Furthermore, we shall also analyse drama’s role in raising issues and disseminating ideas. The student will also be given a brief biography of the playwright. The first lesson plan also provides a detailed list of characters and a discussion of the
First Act
Dear Students,
This study material is designed to provide you with an introduction and discussion around the critical issues in Vijay Tendulkar’s “Silence! The Court Is In Session!” As you are aware this play has been prescribed in The English Discipline Course for the students of BA Programme
IIIyr.
While discussions on the play are important, it is even more important that prior to reading this study material, you do a thorough reading of the play. Do not feel intimidated by the suggestion.
If you do have a small group of friends who are part of the course, you may even undertake a group reading, where each one of you can read out the part of individual characters. It would be better still, if you could emote the part allotted to you, instead of merely reading it. This will engage your complete attention and enable you to come to grips with the action of the play.
By Vijay Tendulkar
Study Material Prepared By
Dr. Ratna Raman,
Department of English,
Sri Venkateswara College,
Univ. of Delhi,
Delhi.
Edited By
Dr. Anil Aneja,
Department of English,
School of Open Learning,
Univ. of Delhi,
Delhi – 110007.
Prescribed for the Discipline Course in English
For B.A. (Programme) IIIrd Year Students.
2
“SILENCE ! THE COURT IS IN SESSION”
By VIJAY TENDULKAR
Objectives
Lesson Plan for the students of the BA Program, Elective English III yr course. The purpose of this essay is to introduce the student who has opted for Elective English in the BA Program to a play by a Modern Indian Playwright. The student will be introduced to the tradition of Indian drama and some of the salient features in this genre. We shall also look at the breaks and continuities that modern drama introduces. Furthermore, we shall also analyse drama’s role in raising issues and disseminating ideas. The student will also be given a brief biography of the playwright. The first lesson plan also provides a detailed list of characters and a discussion of the
First Act
Dear Students,
This study material is designed to provide you with an introduction and discussion around the critical issues in Vijay Tendulkar’s “Silence! The Court Is In Session!” As you are aware this play has been prescribed in The English Discipline Course for the students of BA Programme
IIIyr.
While discussions on the play are important, it is even more important that prior to reading this study material, you do a thorough reading of the play. Do not feel intimidated by the suggestion.
If you do have a small group of friends who are part of the course, you may even undertake a group reading, where each one of you can read out the part of individual characters. It would be better still, if you could emote the part allotted to you, instead of merely reading it. This will engage your complete attention and enable you to come to grips with the action of the play.