University of Delhi 2005-2nd Year B.A Political Science English Literature 1 Year : - Question Paper

English Literature one Year 2005 : IInd Year

Q. 1. (a) “Marriage is an event which concerns the commu¬nity as well as the individual.” explain how Spenser blends images from classical mythology with realism to represent marriage, in his poem Epithalamion.”
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Donne’s poems are overtly patriarchal’ and ‘explicity imperalist. explain with reference to any 2 of Donne’s poems in lour course.

(b) ‘The ending of As You Like It has been made interesting by the epilogue.” explain.
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“The wisest of Shakespeare’s characters are often detached from the action of the play in which they appear.” How far is this actual of Jaques in As you Like It ? explain.

(c)Discuss the significance of the pageant of the 7 deadly sins in relation to the form of Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus.
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explain the theme of time and the dramatic presentation of it un the scene of the last speech of Doctor Faustus. 11


Q. 2. (a) “To him it was granted, to have what he selects to be what he wills.” explain Mirandola’s view of man in the light of this statement.
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“Salvation is freely offered to a few and others are prevented from attaining it.” what are Calvin’s views on predestination and free will ?

(b) Write a note on the Elizabethan stage.
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Trace the growth of tragedy from Marlowe to Shakespeare. 6


Q. 3. “lago destroys Othello and Desdemona without lifting a finger; he uses his tongue alone. And it is a brilliant one.” Dis¬cuss.
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Both Othello and Desdemona get what they deserve. Do you agree ? explain.


Q. 4. “Marriage is more than just a game it is a financial transaction,” explain the spouse of Bath’s narratives in the situation of the social conditions of her times.
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Is there any co-relation ranging from the story of the spouse of Bath, as sketched out in The Prologue, and the story of the old and ugly hag in The Tale ? provide reasons for your ans.
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