Osmania University (OU) 2005 M.A English (previous)C.D.E - Question Paper

FACULTY OF ARTS
M.A (previous)(New)CDE exam
June/July 2005
Paper-4:Literature of the 18 century


Time:3Hours Max.Marks:100


Section-A(5*5=25)

ans the subsequent in 100 words.Each ques. carries five marks.

1.What are the important aspects of sentimental comedy?
2.Write a note on Gray as a Transition poet.
3.Analyse the puritan element in Robinson crusoe.
4.What are johnson's views on shakespeare's tragi-comedies?
5.What is the role of Mrs.Malaprop in The Rivals?


Section-B(5*15=75)



ans the subsequent in about 300 words every.Each ques. carries 15 marks

6.What are the factors that led to the rise of the novel in the eighteenth century?
or
describe the qualities of a satire with suitable examples

7.Comment on the mock-heroic elements in pope's Rape of the Lock canto-1
or
Blake's songs of Experience deals with "the harsh realities of life".Illustrate.

8.Discuss Gulliver's Travels as a political allegory.
or
Analyse Joseph Andrews as a picaresque novel

9.Discuss the literary significance of Addison and steele's essay in the eighteenth century.
or
Critically evaluate johnson's assessment of shakespeare as a dramatist in Preface to Shakespeare.

10.Consider sheridan's The Rivals as an anti-sentimental drama.
or
explain the use of irony in She Stoops to conquer.

Earning:   Approval pending.