Exam paper-Kerala University 2005 B.A Optional English Fourth Semester il/
Modern Drama - Paper VII
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FOURTH SEMESTER B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2005
(Vocational Course)
Communicative English English Language and Literature (Main)
Paper VIIMODERN DRAMA (Prior to 1999 admissions)
Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks
I. Annotate four of the following, choosing two from each group :
Group A
1 No that aint the natural way... its only the middle class way. My way was always the undeserving way.
2 Its filling up the deepest gulf that separates class from class and soul from soul.
3 It is not the first time for me, colonel, IJiave done this-fifty timeshundreds of timesin my little piggery in Angel Court in my day-dreams.
4 So you are a motor bus : all bounce and go, and no consideration for anyone.
Group B
5 He was quite angry about it, as if I had deceived him in some strange way. He seemed to think that an untouched woman would defile him.
6 My God, those worms will need a good dose of salts the day they get through her.
7 I learnt at an early age what it was to be angryangry and helpless.
8 And invisible politicians arent much use to anyonenot even to his supporters.
(4 x 5 = 20 marks)
II. Write an essay of about 600 words any one of the following :
9 Pygmalion is a satire on the folly of class distinction. Substantiate.
10 Discuss Eliza Doolittles transformation and its effects on her later life in Pygmalion.
11 Sketch the character of Prof. Higgins.
(1 x 20 = 20 marks)
III. Write an essay of about 600 words on any one of the following :
12 The element of protest in Look Back in Anger.
13 Jimmy Porter is a highly complex personality at odds with the world". Elucidate.
14 The Women characters in Look Back in Anger.
IV. Write a paragraph of about 100 words on any four of the following topics choosing two from each group :
Group A
15 Part played by Mrs. Higgins.
16 Why does Eliza decide not to marry Prof Higgins ?
17 Under what circumstances does Eliza pass as a princess ?
18 Write a note on Alfred Doolittle.
19 Describe Elizas first test at Mrs. Higgins.
Group B
20 Significance of the 'bear and squirrel' game-
21 Jimmys attitude to nigel.
22 Relationship between Alison and Cliff,
23 The death of Mrs. Tanner.
(4 x 5 ss 20 marks)
V. (a) Answer any one of the following in about 300 worfs :
24 The chorus.
25 Characterization in Drama.
26 How have stage conditions affected Drama through the ages ?
(1x8 = 8 marks)
(b) Write a paragraph of about 80 words each on any three of the following topics :
27 Neoclassical Drama.
28 Types of plots.
29 Dialogue.
30 Morality plays.
31 Comedy of Manners.
(3 x 4 = 12 marks)
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