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Essay / Analysis of similar stars on Earth - 882
Indian education mainly focuses on theory rather than practical work. This therefore affects children who have less learning abilities, suffer from mental problems such as dyslexia and simply lack interest in the subject. By analyzing the film “Like Stars on Earth”. The concept of the power of myth arising from the practice of looking is applied. As an eight-year-old boy, Ishaan struggled in his studies due to dyslexia. But his parents and teacher created a myth that he is not doing well in his studies because he is lazy and his mind always indulges in mischievous activities. Due to the high level of competition, most Indians have the myth that life is a race and that it can only be won by achieving excellent grades. There is no bright future for an average or weak student. In the field of education, all parents believe that a prosperous future and high income are possible only through the profession of a doctor and engineer. Artistic fields like photography or painting do not guarantee such a future. This is how the power of myth is shown in this film. The concept of spectators that gives meaning to Practice of Looking also applies to this film. There is no doubt that this film has succeeded in convincing the Indian audience that all parents need to understand their child and the problems faced by dyslexic children. However, when this film was screened internationally, myths about the Indian education system were created. Viewers from other countries will believe that Indian education takes away all freedom from students, Indian parents choose to mistreat their child for not getting better grades rather than understanding their problems and Indian parents decide in what field their child should pursue, not knowing if their child is interested or