University of Delhi 2006-1st Year B.Com English Modern European Drama Year : - Question Paper

Q. 1. (a) explain the role and function of the songs/intercludes in The Good Person of Szechwan.
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Examine the significance of the inconclusive ending to The Good Person of Szechwan,
(b) Write a note on the significance of Jean’s dream in Miss Julie.
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In spite of his conscious bias against women, Strindberg has portrayed Julie sympathetically. explain.
(c ) Examine Bereneger’s last speech in Rhinoceros and comment on whether is he heroic or not.
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Critically comment on the significance of Daisy’s role in the Rhinoceros.

Q. 2. (a) How does Brecht differentiate ranging from “dramatic theatre” and “epic theatre"?
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define Stanislavski’s views on psychological realism in theatre.
(b) explain any 2 aspects of the Theatre of the Absurd.
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explain the relation ranging from theatres and social change with reference to any play (s) in your course.

Q. 3. In The Balcony,, the Chief of Police is inspired less by a desire for real power than by the hope of attaining prestige and glory in history. Discuss,
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Human nature is in need of illusion and theatricality and no social order can be based on reality. Do you think this is an improper interpretation of Genet’s play The Balcony.

Q. 4. Critically examine the idea of inheritance and its significance in Ibsen’s Ghosts.
In Ibsen’s Ghost Mrs. Alving is both a victim and a critic of the conventional society. explain.

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