University of Delhi 2005 B.A English Special (HONS)/II – (NS) ENGLISH- V (CLASSICAL LITERATURE) - Question Paper

Attempt all 4 ques.. The 1st ques. has 3 parts and the 2nd two. every of the 3 parts in the 1st ques. and the 2 in the 2nd is to be answered.

1. Critically comment on :

(a) Divine intervention in the Iliad.

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The wrath of Achilles.

(b) The role of the elders in the dicing episode of The Mahabharata.

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The character of Yudhishtra as shown in the dicing episode.

(c) The structural; and thematic significance of act VI of Abhijanana Shakuntalam.

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The supernatural in Abhijanana Shakuntalam. 15X3 = 45

2. (a) “The quarrel ranging from Plato and poetry is essentially a quarrel ranging from the moralist and the poet”. Comment

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discuss Aristotle’s statement that “since tragedy attains poetic effect better than the epic, it is the higher form of art”. (8)

(b) “Indian epics and Greek epics have many points of similarity”. what are upon this view.

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explain the Rasa theory with respect to 1 of the acts of Abhijanana Shakuntalam.
(7)

3. “The protagonist of Euripides` Medea fights ruthlessly for the preservation of honour and self respect”. Do you agree with the estimate of the play? provide reasons in support of your ans.

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Write an essay on the ending of the play Medea. (20)

4. Discuss Lysistratra as a heroic woman organizing women for a noble reason.

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explain the role of male and female choruses in Lysistrata. (20)

Earning:   Approval pending.