University of Delhi 2005-1st Year B.A Political Science English Literature 4 Year : - Question Paper

English Literature four Year 2005 : Ist Year


Q. 1. Write explanatory and critical notes on :
(a) Georgiana Darcy,
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(b) The Bingley Jane Bennet courtship.
(c)The Old Hell Shaft.
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(d) The conclusion of Hard Times.

(e) I cannot rest from travel : I will drink
Life to the lees : all times I have enjoy’d
Greatly, have suffer’d greatly, both with those
That loved me, and alone;
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(f) Oh, Sir, she smiled, no doubt,
Whene’er I passed her; but who passed without
Much the identical smile ? This grew; I gave commands;
Then all smiles stopped together. There she stands As if alive. 11


Q. 2. (a) “The mode of production in material life determines the general character of the social, political and spiritual processes of life.” (Marx). what are.
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(b) Critically examine J. S. Mill’s views of women in The Subjection of Women.
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(c) Bring out the element of realism in any 1 novel in your course.
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(d) Write a short note on the dramatic monologue in Victorian poetry.


Q. 3. (a) Compare Rochester and St. John Rivers in their dealings with people other than Jane.
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(b) “Although small, simple and supposedly plain, Jane is a actually romantic heroine.” Do you agree ? provide a reasoned ans.

Q. 4. (a) Do you agree with the view that Maggie Tulliver is too sensitive and imaginative for her environment ? provide reasons for your ans.
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(b) explain the roles that Philip and Stephen Guest play in the life of Maggie Tulliver.

Earning:   Approval pending.