Maharashi Dayanand University (MDU) 2009 M.A English Indian Writing in of (Final) annual held in y, - Question Paper

Time allowed: three hours

Maximum marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 ques. in all. ques. No. one is compulsory. Attempt 4 more ques. selecting 1 from every Unit. All ques. carry equal marks.

1. ans any 4 ques. (in about 200 words each) selecting 1 ques. from every Section:

part one

a) Evolution of Aswapathy's consciousness in Savitri Book 4.

b) What type of poetry does Ezekiel want to write in "Poet, Lover, Birdwatcher".

part two

c) Ending of Coolie.

d) Description of Calcutta in Voices in the City.

part three

e) What does Thamma mean when she says that "it was for our freedom. I would have done anything to be free".

f) Role and significance of character of Major Bitlimoria in Such a Long Journey.

part four

g) Dramatic significance of the opening scene of Tughlaq.

h) The Dumb Dancer as a dance play.

Unit one

2. Aurobindo obtains the intervention of diversity necessary for humankind to fulfill its task on earth. explain with special reference to Savitri Book 4.

Or

explain the use of symbols in Aurobindo's Savitri Book 4.

3. Attempt a detailed critical appreciation of "A Time to Change".

Or

Unlike Sri Aurobindo, Sarojini Naidu and K.R. Srinivas, Mission Ezekiel draws attention to realistic aspects of India. explain with special reference to the poems prescribed for your study.

Unit two

4. explain Coolie as a novel of social protest.

Or

Comment on the ending of Coolie.

5. "It is the style that interests me most-and by this I mean the conscious labour of writing language and symbol word and rhythms-to find a certain integrity and impose order on Chaos". (Amita Desai). explain with special reference to Voices in the City.

Unit three

6. explain the significance of the title of The Shadow Lines.

Or

Write a detailed note on the structure of The Shadow Lines.

7. Such a Long Journey, as the title indicates, is written with a view to underline the idea of 'journey' in literal and metaphorical sense. explain.

Or

Such a Long Journey creates panoramic portraits of life caught ranging from different pulls and pressures, yet it makes an appeal to make life look somewhat bearable.

Unit four

8. explain the structure of plot of Tughlaq.

Or

explain Tughlaq as a historical play.

9. The three-act structure of The Dumb Dancer has the tidiness and the well-defined contours of a well-made play. explain.

Or explain merits and demerits of Asif Currimbhoy as a playwright with special reference to The Dumb Dancer.

Earning:   Approval pending.