Gujarat University 2005 B.A English Special First Year - Question Paper
FYBA English-II Special
Seat No. : _
Publication Department, Gujarat University
English (Special) Paper-II (Main)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 70
Instructions : (1) All questions carry equal marks.
(2) All questions are compulsory.
1. (a) Kanthapura depicts rural life in India under the impact of the freedom movement.
Discuss.
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(b) Moorthy is a believer and upholder of Gandhian ethics. Elaborate.
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(c) Write short notes on any two :
(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.
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(b) Discuss The Merchant of Venice as a tragi-comedy.
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(c) Write short notes on any two :
(1) Bassanio
(2) The court scene
(3) The ring episode
3. (a) Write a detailed note on Tagore as a playwright.
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(b) Discuss The Post Office as a symbolist play.
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(c) Write short notes on any two :
(1) The title of the play The Post Office
(2) Gaffer
(3) Sudha
4. Answer briefly any five of the following :
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(1) |
Where had uncle Jules gone ? Who was waiting for him ? |
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(2) |
How did the tiger die ? |
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(3) |
Describe the qualities that make Miss Pushpa T.S. popular at office. |
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(4) |
Describe the poets experiences at school, as depicted in Background Casually ? |
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(5) |
Why does Winnie follow her mother ? |
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(6) |
Why did Henry sometimes hate his wife ? |
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(7) |
What has made Boris hate Alexis ? |
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(8) |
Why did Princess September keep her window open ? |
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Write short notes on any three of the following : | |
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(1) |
The title : When the Roses Bloom Again. |
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(2) |
Princess September |
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(3) |
Island |
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(4) |
The suspense in The Game of Chess |
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(5) |
Guru |
FA-10 2
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| Earning: Approval pending. |
