Gujarat University 2007 B.A English (F.S.) - Question Paper

Paper-II
Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks : 70
Instructions : (1) Attempt all ques..
(2) All ques. carry equal marks.
(3) Mention your choices clearly.
1. (a) Raja Rao’s ‘Kanthapura’ is a history of social and political awakening in India
during the Gandhian era. explain.
OR
(b) Draw a character sketch of Moorthy.
OR
(c) Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent :
(i) Bhatta.
(ii) Ratna
(iii) Humour and irony in ‘Kanthapura’.
2. (a) Portia saves the day and is hence both the hero and heroine of the play. explain.
OR
(b) explain ‘The Merchant of Venice’ as a tragi-comedy.
OR
(c) Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent :
(i) A pound of flesh.
(ii) Portia’s ring.
(iii) The caskets.
3. (a) “The central theme of ‘The Post Office’ is love”. explain.
OR
(b) Draw a character sketch of Amal.
OR
(c) Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent :
(i) ‘The Post Office as a dramatic allegory’.
(ii) Madhav.
(iii) The King’s physician.
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4. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent :
(i) ‘The truth about the floods’
(ii) Miss Pushpa T.S.
(iii) ‘Two Old Men’
(iv) The Guru
(v) Alexis
5. ans any 5 of the subsequent :
(i) What was the real story of Uncle Jules ?
(ii) How did Princess September receive her name ?
(iii) In spite of his hatred for her, why does the husband praise his spouse in
‘The Couple’ ?
(iv) elaborate the difficulties faced by the railway clerk ?
(v) How does Boris die ?
(vi) What was the truth of Mrs.Packletide’s tiger ?
(vii) Why did George refuse to marry Elizabeth’s daughter Winnie in ‘When the Roses
Bloom Again’ ?
(viii) What personal experiences does the poet explain in ‘Background Casually’ ?

Earning:   Approval pending.