Question

In "The Professor," Ezekiel uses humor and satire to comment on:

• A. Indian English usage
• B. Colonial influences on Indian literature
• C. Traditional Indian poetry forms
• D. Western literary criticism

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Indian English usage

• The poem humorously critiques how the English language is often misused or misunderstood in India, especially in educational and social contexts.

• It reflects the gap between formal English instruction and its practical application in India.