Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar University 2007 M.A Literary Criticism and Theory (MEG-05) - Question Paper

March-07 MEG-05 1
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Term End exam : March-2007
Master of Art in English (MEG)
Literary Criticism and Theory (MEG-05)
Date O Wednesday, 11-04-2007 Total Marks O 70
Time O 11-00 to 02-00 Weightage O 70 %
Note :
1. All ques. are compulsory
2. Indicate clearly the choices you attempt.
3. All ques. carry equal marks.
1) (a) Evaluate Plato as the founder of Western literary criticism. [14]
OR
(b) Expound Aristotle's theory of Imitation.
2) (a) what are Coleridge's theory of the Imagination. [14]
OR
(b) Bring out the central tenets of New Criticism.
3) (a) Analyse the Marxist view of the function of literature and the commitment
of the author. [14]
OR
(b) Attempt a critical estimation of Simone de Beauvoir's contribution to the
twentieth century feminist movement.
4) (a) Write a detailed essay on Deconstruction. [14]
OR
(b) Attempt an essay on the 'sociological turn' in literary studies.
5) Attempt short notes on any 2 of the subsequent : [14]
(a) 'Defamiliarization'
(b) 'Superstructure
(c) The 'unconscious'
(d) 'Objective Correlative'
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