University of Lucknow 2007 Post Graduate Diploma Journalism (Oriya) Engish , Second (Fiction) - Question Paper

B.A ( Part I) exam 2007

Engish
2nd Paper(Fiction)

Time Allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks:50


Note: ans 5 ques. in all.Question No. one is compulsory.Answer 4 other ques. selecting 1 from every unit every carrying 7.5 marks


1.Write short answers to the following: 20
(i) What do you mean by round characters?
(ii) What is the difference ranging from 'plot' and 'story'?
(iii) describe picaresque novel with any 2 examples.
(iv) Write a short comment on Manikkam's spouse in 2 Virgins.
(v) What is Hardy's Philosophical Party?
(vi) Write a short note on Gabriel Oak.
(vii) Comment on the title of The Grapes Of Wrath.
(viii) Name any 2 novels of Kamla Markandeya besides 2 Virgins.
(ix) Coment on the symbolism in The Grapes Of Wrath.
(x) Coment on Gothic Novel.


UNIT I
2.Write an essay on Historical Novel.
3.What do you understand by narrative technique in fiction.Explain any 2 narrative techniques in detail.


UNIT II
4.Attempt a character-sketch of Mr.Gupta in 2 Virgins.
5.Write a note on 2 Virgins as a female Bildungsroman(the novel of growing up).


UNIT III
6.Write notes on the 3 major male characters in Far From The Madding Crowd.
7.Write an essay on Hardy's Rustic characters with special reference to Far From The Madding Crowd.


UNIT IV
8.Discuss John Steinbeck's art of plot construction.
9.Focus on the theme of The Grapes of Wrath.

Earning:   Approval pending.