Alagappa University 2008 B.A English , __ SHAKESPEARE - Question Paper

            

DISTANCE EDUCATION

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.

English

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 Hermia.

2.         Write briefly about Shakespearean theatre.

3.         Discuss Winters Tale as a comedy.

4.         Sketch the character of King Richard.

5.         Write an essay on the role of cassius in Julius Caeser.

6.         Write a short essay on the treatment of love in
A Midsummer Nights Dream.

7.         Write an essay on Shakespeares songs and music.

8.         Comment on As you like it as a romantic comedy.

PART B (4 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

9.         Discuss Richard II as a Tragedy.

10.       Describe the oratory power of Mark Antony.

11.       Write an essay about the super natural elements in Shakespeares dramas.

12.       Explain the importance of the minor characters of Shakespeares Winters Tale.

13.       How is love treated in A Midsummer Nights Dream?

14.       Why is As you like it called a pastoral comedy?

15.       Write an essay on the taste of Shakespearian audience.