Annamalai University 2011-3rd Year B.A English , ( ) ( ) ( part - iii ) ( - vii ) 720shakespeare - exam paper
B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2011
( ENGLISH )
( 3rd YEAR )
( PART - III )
( PAPER - VII )
720. SHAKESPEARE
( Common to B.A. English & Communication)
( Including Lateral Entry )
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(b) Attempt a character sketch of the Duke of Aumerele.
8. (a) Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy of
haste.- Discuss.
(OR)
(b) Attempt a character sketch of Juliet.
9. (a) Consider Twelfth Night as a
genuine comedy.
(OR)
(b) Attempt a character sketch of Viola.
Name of the Candidate :
(ENGLISH)
(THIRD YEAR)
( PART - III)
( PAPER - VII)
( Common to B.A. English & Communication)
(Including Lateral Entry )
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks
I. Annotate FIVE of the following passages, choosing atleast TWO from each Section :
(5x4 =20)
1. Virtue ! a fig ! tis in ourselves that we
thus or thus.
I kissed thee ere I killed thee. No way
but this
Killing myself, to die upon a kiss.
Lie with her ? Lie on her - we say lie on her When they belie- her-lie with her !
I have been talking with a suitor here.
A man that languishes in your displeasure.
This is no mortal business, nor no sound That the earth owes, I hear it now above me.
The fringed curtains of thine eye advance And say what thou seest yond.
Not a soul But felt a fever of the mad, and played Some trick of desperation.
Virgin-Knot before All sanctimonious ceremonies may With full and holy rite be ministered
1. Bring out the significance of the opening scene in Othello.
2. Attempt a character sketch of Othello.
3. Compare and contrast Iago and his wife Emilia.
Ill Answer ONE of the following questions :
( 1 x 20=20)
4. Attempt a character sketch of Miranda.
5. Consider The Tempesf as a Shakespearean comedy.
6. Comment on the role of the supernatural elements in The Tempest
IV. Answer TWO of the following questions :
( 2 x 20=40)
7. (a) Compare and contrast Bolingbroke and
Richard.
(OR)
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