Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) 2008 B.A English EEG-7: Understanding Drama - - Question Paper
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BACHELORS DEGREE PROGRAMME Term-End Examination December, 2008 ELECTIVE COURSE : ENGLISH EEG-7 : UNDERSTANDING DRAMA
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer all the questions.
1. Write notes on any two of the following (250 words
each) : 2x10=20
(a) Noras loan (A Dolls House)
(b) Malcolms mistrust of Macduff (Macbeth)
(c) The Bishop and the Sergeant (The Bishops
Candlesticks)
(d) The Mathematics Master (Refund)
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Critically examine, with reference to the context, any two of the following (250 words each) : 2x10=20
(a) Will all great Neptunes ocean wash this blood
Clean from my hand? No, this my hand will
rather
The multitudinous seas incarnadine,
Making the green one red.
(b) Soldiering, my dear madam, is the cowards art of attacking mercilessly when you are strong, and keeping out of harms way when you are weak.
(c) This certificate here says I got an education.
Well, I didnt. I didnt learn anything. I want my money back.
(d) 1 wont! 1 wont! My hands are clear of it. I . threw it on the fire. If you keep it, dont blame
me, whatever happens.
Comment critically on Macbeths behaviour. Do you feel any sympathy for him ? Give reasons for your answer. ' 20
OR
In the play The Monkeys Paw the wishes of the people are granted. What effect does it have on the characters in the play ?
4. How does Sergiuss view of war differ from that of Bluntschlis ? Discuss. 20
Examine the theme of Duty and Honour in A Dolls House.
5. Discuss the role of Ghasiram and Nana Phadnavis in
the play Ghasiram Kotwal. 20
Write short notes on the following (250 words each) : 2x10=20
(a) Persome in The Bishops Candlesticks.
Lalita Gauri in Ghasiram Kotwal. -
(b) The sleep-walking scene in Macbeth.
Raina in Arms and the Man.
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