Saurastra University 2006 M.A English : -7 (Indian Writing in English) (Old ) - Question Paper

SR-523
M.A. Part-2 exam
April/May-2006
English : Paper-7 (Indian Writing in English) (Old Course)

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SR-523    Seat No._

M. A. (Part-II) Examination April/May - 2006 English : Paper-7

(Indian Writing in English)

(Old Course)

Time : 3 Hours]    [Total Marks : 100

Instructions : (i) Attempt all the questions.

(ii) Marks are mentioned against the question.

SECTION - I

1    (a) Disucss Savitri as an "epic of the soul".    20

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(b)    Trace the modern element in Savitri.    20

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(c)    Discuss the theme of Anita Desai's novel In Custody. 20

2    (a) 'Anita Desai treats her characters in psychological 20

manner." Illustrate.

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(b)    'Rani's predicament reflects the human need to live by 'fictions and half truths'.'

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(c)    Write a critical note on Karnad's use of myth and jolk tales in drama with special reference to Nagmandala.

3    Write a short note on any one of the following :    10

(a)    Style and versification in Savitri

(b)    Symbolism in In Custody

(c)    The use of irony in Nagmandala.

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SECTION - II

4 (a) 'Tendulkar wants the society to be known for its 20 moral values.' Elaborate your answer with special reference to Ghasiram Kotwal.

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(b)    Write a detailed note on the dramatic art of    20 Vijay Tendulkar.

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(c)    'Ezekiel's poetry is an endless quest for identity'. 20 Discuss.

5 (a) Contemporary Indian English poetry has the 'spirit 20 of protest against traditionalism'.Discuss.

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(c)    What are Gandhiji's reminiscences of the Bar in 20 South Africa ?

6 Write a short note on any one of the following :    10

(a)    Ghasiram

(b)    Assertion of life in the poems of Kamla Das

(c)    Ashoka's edicts.

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