Saurastra University 2006 B.A SpEnglish (Main) : - III (New ) - Question Paper

SE-7334
Second Year B.A. exam
March/April-2006
Sp. English (Main) : Paper - III (New Course)

[Total Marks : 100

Instruciton : All questions carry equal marks.

1 (a) "Comedy is distinguished from farce, irony and mere 20 humour. The comic spirit breathes in a purely intellectual atmosphere : its weapons are wit and common sense, its butt human vanity, egoism, pride and all un-social traits." Discuss the statement in reference to comedy.

OR

(b) Define romantic comedy and bring out its essential 20 characteristics.

2 Write short notes on any two :

(a)    The role of the clown in comedies

(b)    Anti-sentimental comedy

(c)    Masques

(d)    The comedy of Manners.

3 (a) Discuss the theme of love as depicted in    20

'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

OR

(b) Discuss the role of the fairies and the fairy world 20 in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.

[Contd.

4    (a) Discuss the appropriateness and suggestiveness of 20

the title 'She stoops to conquer'.

OR

(b) Discuss wit and humour in the play 'She stoops 20 to conquer'.

5    (a) Write a short note from the following :    10

(i)    Lysander

(ii)    Helena.

(b) Write a short note from the following :    10

(i)    Kate Hardcastle

(ii)    Tony Lumpkin.

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