Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2009-2nd Year M.A English " LITERARY CRITICISM " PG 567 7 / MEG 22 - Question Paper
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M.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION JANUARY, 2009.
Second Year English
LITERARY CRITICISM
Time : 3 hours Maximum marks : 75
I. Answer any THREE of the following questions in about 50 words each: (3 x 5 = 15)
1. What, according to Aristotle, are the elements of tragedy?
2. Mention three faults of Shakespeare.
3. Why does Coleridge praise Shakespeare?
4. How would you consider the essay, Literary Criticism and Philosophy as F.R. Leavis rider to Dr. Rene Welleks criticism?
5. What does Eliot mean when he says that poets will be judged by the past?
II. Answer any THREE of the following questions in about 150 words each: (3 x 10 = 30)
6. Comment on Dry dens views on British playwriting.
7. Discuss the merits of Shakespeare in his plays.
8. Write a critique of Arnolds views on Chaucer.
9. Describe Freuds concept of Id and Ego.
10. What are the charges levelled against New Criticism?
III. Answer any TWO of the following questions in about 300 words each: (2 x 15 = 30)
11. How would you consider Aristotle as a literary critic?
12. Appraise Wordsworth as a critic.
13. What are Eliots views on tradition, poetic creativity and honest criticism?
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