Gujarat University 2007 B.A FA-10 English (Special) -II (Main) - Question Paper

FA-10
English (Special) Paper-II
(Main)

Seat No. :



Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks: 70

Instructions : (1) All ques. carry equal marks. (2) All ques. are compulsory.


1. (a) ‘Kanthapura depicts rural life in India under the impact of the freedom movement.’ explain.
OR
(b) ‘Moorthy is a believer and upholder of Gandhian ethics.’ what are.
OR
(c) Write short notes on any 2 : (1) Bade Khan
(2) Element of Irony and Humour in Kanthapura
(3) Myths in Kanthapura


2. (a) “Shylock is a representative of Jews in a Christian society.” Justify.
OR
(b) Discuss The Merchant of Venice as a tragi-comedy.
OR
(c) Write short notes on any 2 : (1) Bassanio
(2) The court scene
(3) The ring episode


3. (a) Write a detailed note on Tagore as a playwright.
OR
(b) Discuss ‘The Post Office’ as a symbolist play.
OR
(c) Write short notes on any 2 :
(1) The title of the play The Post Office
(2) Gaffer
(3) Sudha



4. Answer briefly any 5 of the subsequent :
(1) Where had uncle Jules gone ? Who was waiting for him ? (2) How did the tiger die ?
(3) Describe the qualities that make Miss Pushpa T.S. popular at office.
(4) Describe the poet’s experiences at school, as depicted in ‘Background Casually’ ? (5) Why does Winnie follow her mother ?
(6) Why did Henry sometimes hate his spouse ? (7) What has made Boris hate Alexis ?
(8) Why did Princess September keep her window open ?


5. Write short notes on any 3 of the subsequent : (1) The title : ‘When the Roses Bloom Again’. (2) Princess September
(3) Island
(4) The suspense in The Game of Chess
(5) Guru

Earning:   Approval pending.