Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 2008 Post Graduate Diploma Journalism (Oriya) English (Main) - Question Paper

B.A DEGREE EXAMINATION, MARCH 2008

Faculty Of Language And Literature

Part III –Group VIII (A) –English (Main)

Paper IV-THE STUDY OF DRAMA
Time: 3 Hours Maximam:80Marks

I. ans Any 6 of the subsequent questions, every in a snippet of About 50 words each:-

1. What are the features of a Romantic Tragedy?
2. What is the importance of the Plot in Drama?
3. Write a note on Elizabethan Theatre?
4. What is the role of the Chorus in Greek tragedy?
5. What are Parallelism and contrast in Drama?
6. What are the natural divisions of a dramatic plot?
7. How important is characterization in drama.
8. Comment on the impact of Theatre on Drama.
(6*2=12)
II. Annotate any 4 of the subsequent in about 100words, choosing 2 from Part A and 2 from Part B:-
Part A
9. Had I but died an hour before this chance
I had lived a blessed time ; for from this instant
There’s nothing serious in mortality,
All wine of life is drawn; and the mere less
Is left this vault to brag of.

10. Out, damned spot! , I say! One: 2 : why then’t is time to do it. Hell is murky! Tie, my lord, fie! a soldier and afeard? What need we fear who knows it, when none can call our power to account? Yet who would have thought the
old man to have had so much blood in him?

11. Unnatural deeds;
Do breed Unnatural troubles; infected minds
To their deaf pillows will discharge their secrets.
More needs she the than the physician.

12 . I fear that from
Her silence may break
forth a few great disastee.

13. Thebes was near sinking;
you brought her safe
Through the storm. Now again
We pray that you may save us.

14. Because of this ,I will defend his reason
As if it were my father’s ; nothing I
Will leave undine to obtain the man who killed
The son of Labdacus.

III. ans any 6 of the subsequent every in a snippet of 50 words, choosing 3 from Part A and 3 from Part B:-

Part A
15. Why is Lady Macbeth called the 4th witch in the play?
16. Describe Macbeth’s behaviour on seeing the ghost of Banquo at the banquet.
17. What contrast do you notice ranging from Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in their crime?
18. What is the tragic flaw in the character of Macbeth?

Part B
19. Why does locasta dissuade Oedipus from meeting the Theban Shepherd?
20. Why does Oedipus accuse Croen on treachery?
21. Oedipus’ parentage
22. Comment on the concluding choric speech in “Oedipus Rex”.
(6*2=12 marks)

IV. Answer any 4 of the subsequent questions, every in a snippet of 50 words, choosing 2 from every part:-
23. How does Francoise talk about her sufferings and sacrifice?
24. What do you think are the basic reasons why the mother has not been able to care of her son in “Soul Gone Home”?
25. Comment on the role of the stranger in “This Time Tomorrow”.

Part B
26. Why does Paravasu return home before the fire sacrifice is over?
27. Why does Paravasu ask Aravasu to perform the funeral rites for Raibya?
28. Comment on Arvasu’s nightmare.
(4*2=8 marks)
V. ans any 1 of the subsequent in about 200words:-
29. The character of Macbeth is the most complex 1 that Shakespeare has ever portrayed. How far is this true?
30. Is there any message in Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth”? Illustrate.
(1*8=8 marks)

VI. Answer any 1 of the subsequent in about 200words:-
31. What is Sophocles’ philosophy of life as provided in “Oedipus Rex”?
32. “A man caught in the clutches of fate and his own incorrigible deeds.” Is this a actual description of Oedipus” Elucidate.
(1*8=8 marks)

VII. Answer any 1 of the subsequent in about 200words:-
33. What is the source of “The Fire And The Rain”? Comment on the mythological content in the play.
34. Comment on the Epilogue in “ The Fire And The Rain”.
(1*8=8 marks)

VIII. ans any 1 of the subsequent in about 200words:-
35. Discuss how “This Time Tomorrow” portrays the plight of a group of slum-dwellers in an East-African city.
36. Examine how “ The 2 Executioners” deal with the notion of forgiveness in the South African situation.
(1*8=8 marks)

Earning:   Approval pending.