Alagappa University 2009 B.A English Shakespeare - Question Paper

 

DISTANCE EDUCATION

B.A. (English)/B.A.(English)(Addl.Degree) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2009.

SHAKESPEARE

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

PART A (5 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

1. Sketch the character of Rosalind.

2. How is Shakespeare skilful in portraying women characters?

3. Discuss AS YOU LIKE IT as a romantic comedy.

4. Sketch the roles played by Hermia and Lysander.

5. Write an essay on King Richard IIs domination and damnation.

6. Write a short description on the fairies in
A Midsummer Nights Dream.

7. Write an essay on Shakespeares fools and clowns.

8. Sketch the character of Hermione.

PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9. Portray the character of Touchstone.

10. The importance of Brutus in Julius Caesar.

11. How are Shakespeares tragedies different from his comedies?

12. Write a note on the minor characters in Julius Caesar.

13. Discuss Richard II as a tragedy.

14. Trace the treatment of love in AS YOU LIKE IT.

15. What do you know about the Elizabethan theatre and audience?