University of Delhi 2006-2nd Year Post Graduate Diploma Journalism (Oriya) English IV English Literature 2 Year : - Question Paper

Q. I. learn the passages provided beneath and ans the ques. that follow :
(A)

(a) Antony : Say to me,
Whose fortunes shall rise higher, Caesar’s or mine ?
Soothsayer : Caesar’s.
Therefore, O Antony, stay not by his side :
They demon, that thy spirit which keps theee, is Noble, courageous, high, unmatchable,
Were Caesar’s is not. But near him, thy angle Becomes afeard; as being o’erpower’d, therefore Make space enough ranging from you.
(i) discuss the situation of these lines. 3
(ii) Critically comment on the qualities of Antony being mentioned here which make him a weak contender to Caesar. 8
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(b) Comment on the barge scene especially the representation of the Egyptian way of life. 11
(B)

(a) one Pilgrim : Here’s a strange turn of state : who Would have thought
So great a lady would have match’d herself
Unto so mean a person ? Yet the Cardinal
Bears himself much too cruel.
2 Pilgrim : They are banish’d
1 Pilgrim : But I would ask what power hath this state
Of Ancona, to determine of a free prince ?
(i) discuss the situation of these lines. 3
(ii) Critically comment on the personal, political and religious implications of the Duchess’s wedding as being explained here. 8
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(b) Critically comment on the change in Bosola’s character in the last 2 acts of the play. 11
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(a) Comment on Willmore’s encounter with Florinda in the garden. 11
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(b) Hellena : Madam, ’tis to entreat you (oh unreasonable) You would not see this stranger.
For if you do, she vows you are undone;
Though nature never made a man so excellent,
And sure he’ad been a god, but for inconstancy.
(i) discuss the situation of these lines. 3
(ii) What does the speaker intend to achieve by these revelations ? 4
(iii) Comment on the theme of masking and unmasking with reference to the lines provided
above.

Q. 2. (a) Of whom does Jesus say, “Her sins, which are many, are forgiven : for she loved much"‘ and why ? How does he differentiate ranging from those who “love much” and those who “love little” ? (Luke)
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What, according to Bacon, is the actual purpose and manner of studying books ? How do various branches of learning endow people with various qualities ? 6
(b) Write a short note on :
Socio-political and theatrical developments in Jacobean England.
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Milton’s views on divorce and wedding. 6

Q. 3. Eve raises important ques. pertaining to virtue, submission, freedom and the nature of marital bonds both before and after her trangression.” what are and explain with reference to Book IX of Paradise Lost
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“In his desire for Eve, Adam reveals his own narcissistic needs.” Critically examine this statement with reference to Book IX of Paradise Lost. 15
Q. 4. In ‘Discourse concerning satire’, Oryden states that, “we have no moral right on the reputation of other men". Examine Dryden’s Mac Flecknoe in the light of statement provided above.
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In The Rape of the Lack, Pope presents a world where objects and commodities have taken over the human. explain with reference to the poem. 15

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