Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-2nd Year B.A English .
B.A. DEGREE exam —
JUNE, 2009.
(AY 2003–04 and CY 2004 batches only)
Second Year
English
THE VICTORIAN AGE
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
1. Write short notes on any 5 of the subsequent in about 30 words every : (5 x three = 15)
(a) What kind of education does Ruskin want women to be given?
(b) What according to Ruskin are the features of the books of all times?
(c) ‘‘The golden opes the iron shuts amain’’. discuss the quotation used by Ruskin.
(d) How does the duke express his possessive jealousy?
(e) How does Ulysses rate his mariners?
(f) Bring out Arnold’s views about the ‘Humanity’ of his times.
(g) Mention Mrs. Erlynne’s past mistake and point out how it is about to create issues in the life of lady Windermere.
(h) How did Tory die and what was the effect of his death in Bathshebor’s life?
2. Write short essays on any 3 of the subsequent in about 200 words every : (3 x 10 = 30)
(a) What picture of polite society of London do you get from studying ‘‘Lady Windermere’s Fan’’?
(b) Why does Ruskin say that Shakespeare has heroines but not heroes?
(c) What according to Ruskin is the place of women in the world?
(d) Narrate the story of ‘‘My Last Duchess’’.
(e) Discuss Arnold’s philosophy of life as seen in Dover Beach.
(f) How does Hopkins convey, the power and glory of god?
3. Write short essays on any 2 of the subsequent :
(2 x 10 = 20)
(a) How would you justify the claim that Lady Windermere’s Fan is a well made play?
(b) How did Mrs. Erlynne’s maternal feelings save the life of Lady Windermere?
(c) What role does the river Floss play in the novel Mill on the Floss?
4. Write an essay on any 1 of the subsequent :
(1 x 10 = 10)
(a) Comment on the title of the novel Far from the Madding Crowd.
(b) Comment on the satirical theme of the novel Hard Times.
(c) Write an essay on the philosophy of Ulysses.
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B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION
JUNE, 2009.
(AY 200304 and CY 2004 batches only)
Second Year
English
THE VICTORIAN AGE
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75
1. Write short notes on any FIVE of the following in about 30 words each : (5 3 = 15)
(a) What type of education does Ruskin want women to be given?
(b) What according to Ruskin are the features of the books of all times?
(c) The golden opes the iron shuts amain. Explain the quotation used by Ruskin.
(d) How does the duke express his possessive jealousy?
(e) How does Ulysses rate his mariners?
(f) Bring out Arnolds views about the Humanity of his times.
(g) Mention Mrs. Erlynnes past mistake and point out how it is about to create problems in the life of lady Windermere.
(h) How did Tory die and what was the effect of his death in Bathshebors life?
2. Write short essays on any THREE of the following in about 200 words each : (3 10 = 30)
(a) What picture of polite society of London do you get from reading Lady Windermeres Fan?
(b) Why does Ruskin say that Shakespeare has heroines but not heroes?
(c) What according to Ruskin is the place of women in the world?
(d) Narrate the story of My Last Duchess.
(e) Discuss Arnolds philosophy of life as seen in Dover Beach.
(f) How does Hopkins convey, the power and glory of god?
3.
Write short essays on any TWO of the following :
(2 10 = 20)
(a) How would you justify the claim that Lady Windermeres Fan is a well made play?
(b) How did Mrs. Erlynnes maternal feelings save the life of Lady Windermere?
(c) What role does the river Floss play in the novel Mill on the Floss?
4.
Write an essay on any ONE of the following :
(1 10 = 10)
(a) Comment on the title of the novel Far from the Madding Crowd.
(b) Comment on the satirical theme of the novel Hard Times.
(c) Write an essay on the philosophy of Ulysses.
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