Gujarat University 2005 B.A Political Science Third Year - English - XI - Question Paper
Seat No.
TA-34
English Paper-XI (American Literature)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 70
Instructions : (1) All questions carry equal marks.
(2) Clearly mention the option you attempt.
1. (a) The Old Man and the Sea represents Hemingways view of the tragic irony of mans fate. Discuss.
1. (b) Attempt a pen-portrait of Santiago.
1. (c) Hemingway has juxtaposed three distinctive themes in The Old Man and
the Sea : Illustrate.
2. (a) Draw a character sketch of Yank.
2. (b) Evaluate The Hairy Ape as a modern tragedy.
2. (c) The major themes dealt with by ONeill in his The Hairy Ape are alienation and belonging. - Justify.
3. (a) Compare and contrast Robert Frosts poems The Death of the Hired Man and Home Burial.
OR
3. (b) Evaluate Robert Frost a poet with reference to the poems you have studied.
OR
3. (c) Attempt a critical appreciation of Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.
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(a) |
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The Hairy Ape as an Expressionistic play. |
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(ii) |
Character sketch of Paddy. | |
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(b) |
(i) |
Manolin |
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(ii) |
Symbolic significance of the ocean and the marlin in The Old Man and the Sea. |
5. Critically appreciate any two of the following :
(i) Mending Wall
(ii) Once by the Pacific
(iii) Departmental
(iv) Two Tramps in Mud Time
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