B.A-B.A English SHAKESPEARE(Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)
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DISTANCE EDUCATION
B.A. (English)/B.A. (English) (Additional) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
SHAKESPEARE
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A — (5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
1. Why does Richard II seize the lands and money of Gaunt?
2. Why do the soldiers of Richard II disperse?
3. Why do Lysander and Demetrius fall in love with Hermia?
4. How far is Puck dutiful?
5. Why does Brutus kill Julius Ceasar?
6. Comment on the trial scene of The Winter’s Tale.
7. Why does Leontes ask camilo to poison Polixenes?
8. Write a brief note on Shakespeare's stage craft.
PART B — (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
9. Trace the features of comedy found in Midsummer Night’s Dream.
10. Comment on the play within play of Midsummer Night’s Dream.
11. What is the reaction of Henry IV after seeing the body of Richard II?
12. How far is Richard II true to the history?
13. How does Antony earn the favours of the Roman mob?
14. Write an essay on the songs and music of Shakespeare's plays.
15. Comment on Shakespearean comedies.
| Earning: ₹ 5.50/- |
