Calicut University 2010-1st Sem M.A English ( CSS) LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Model Optional – Group A - Question Paper

Time: 3 hours Weightage: 36

I ans all the subsequent ques. in a word, phrase or sentence.

1. Why does Lear disinherit Cordelia?

2. Who parallels Lear in the subplot storyline?

3. What does Goneril demand of Lear when he visits her?

4. Why is Kent thrown into the stocks in King Lear?

(4x1/2=2)

5. What is Varya's relation to Mrs. Ranevksy in The Cherry Orchard?

6. What was the plan offered by Lopakhin to save the orchard?

7. What, according to Trofimov, in The Cherry Orchard, is the main issue with Russian
intellectuals?

8. Who represents the new rich in The Cherry Orchard?
( 4x 1/2 = 2)

II ans any 6 of the subsequent ques. in a snippet

9 The growing corpse in Amedee.

10 The role of fate in Oedipus Rex.

11 Play within a play device in The Caucasian Chalk Circle.

12 Avante- garde theatre

13 Portrayal of women in The Balcony.

14 Vasanthasena.

15 The wedding of Sidi.

16 Nora's departure at the end of A Doll's House.

17 The 4 dreams in A Dream Play.

18 Passion in Mrcchakatika.

( six x two = 12)

III Write an essay on any 4 of the subsequent ques. choosing 1 from
every part

part A

19. Lear is more sinned against than sinning – explain.

20. Analyse Oedipus Rex as a tragic hero.

21. explain transformation as the central idea in Sudraka's play.

part B

22. What influence does Freud's book The Interpretation of Dreams have on
Strindberg's play?

23. Significance of the dolls in A Doll's House.

24. Write briefly on the downfall of Ranevskaya

part C

25. explain The Caucasian Chalk Circle as a communist play.

26. Amedee as an absurd play.

27. Write an essay on the complex depiction of women in The Balcony.

part D

28. Analyse The Hairy Ape as an existential allegory

29. explain the satirical elements in The Lion and the Jewel

30. Write an essay on the character of Baroka.

( four x five = 20)

Earning:   Approval pending.