Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar University 2007 M.A American el (MEG-11) - Question Paper

March-07 MEG-11 1
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Term End exam : March-2007
Master of Art in English (MEG)
American Novel (MEG-11)
Date O Thursday, 19-04-2007 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) Comment on the romantic quality of the novel The Last of the Mohicans.
[14]
OR
(b) Bring out the salient features of American naturalism with reference to
Sister Carrie.
2) (a) Explore the concept of 'The American Dream' in The Great Gatsby and
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman. [14]
OR
(b) Comment on Faulkner's narrative strategies in Light of August.
3) (a) Analyze the plot and narrative technique in Black Spring. [14]
OR
(b) Comment on the language in The Catcher in the Rye.
4) (a) explain John Barth's philosophy of life as presented in The Floating
Opera. [14]
OR
(b) Consider House Made of Dawn an apprenticeship novel/ bildungsroman.
5) Write Short Notes on any 2 of the subsequent : [14]
(a) Plot of The Last of the Mohcians.
(b) Language and style in Sister Carrie
(c) Myrtie Wilson.
(d) Jow Christmas.
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