Saurastra University 2006 M.A English : -VII (D) (American Literature) [Old ] - Question Paper

SR-546
M.A. Part-2 exam
April/May-2006
English : Paper-VII (D) (American Literature) [Old Course]

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*SR-546*

M. A. (Part-II) Examination April/May - 2006 English : Paper-VII (D)

(American Literature)

[Old Course]

Time : 3 Hours]    [Total Marks : 100

Instruction : All questions carry equal marks.

1    (a) Consider WALDEN as a work of transcendentalism in

American Literature.

OR

(b)    Evalaute WALDEN as a poetic record of an idyllic adventure or as a book of practical philosophy.

OR

(c)    Evalaute Tennessee Williams as a dramatist with special reference to his play THE ROSE TATOO.

2    (a) Comment on the use of expressionists techniques used

by Tennessee Williams in his plays.

OR

(b)    Assess the contribution of Joseph Keller to American Fiction with special reference to CATCH 22.

OR

(c)    Critically examine the art of characterization as revealed in CATCH 22.

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3 (a) Critically examine the portrait of Brother Jack as revealed in CATCH 22.

OR

(b)    Explain the significance of the title INVISIBLE MAN.

OR

(c)    Comment on the absurdist elements inherent in the play WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF.

4 (a) Discuss the theme of reality versus illusion worked out in WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF.

OR

(b)    Evaluate Robert Frost as a poet of Nature.

OR

(c)    Examine Adrience Rich's achievement as a poet.

5 Write short notes on any two of the following :

(1)    Symbols in WALDEN

(2)    Dramatic technique in THE ROSE TATOO

(3)    Mr. Norton

(4)    Frost's poetic Diction

(5)    Yassarian.

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