Alagappa University 2008-1st Year B.A English , ELIZABETHAN LITERATURE - Question Paper

            

DISTANCE EDUCATION

B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2008.

First Year

English

ELIZABETHAN LITERATURE

Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks

SECTION A (5 8 = 40 marks)

Answer any FIVE of the following.

All questions carry equal marks.

1.         Analyse the spirit of contrast in the poem The Nightangale.

2.         Comment on the tone of the prayer of Thomas Nashe.

3.         Finally, what will lead man to God in pulley?

4.         What does Marvell say on Time and Love in his poem
To His Coy mistress?

5.         What is the significance of Downes The Funeral?

6.         Whose help does the poet seek to write Prologue To Faerie Queene?

7.         Comment on Bacons views on Revenge.

8.         Sketch the character of subtle.

SECTION B (4 15 = 60 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

9.         Bring out the merits and demerits of The Alchemist as a comedy of humours.

10.       How does Shakespeare differ from other sonneteers of his age?

11.       Discuss The Shoemakers Holiday as a pure comedy.

12.       The Essays of Bacon constitute a handbook of practical wisdom Do you agree? If so, how?

13.       Comment critically on the metaphysical poets you have read.

14.       The character of King Edward II.

15.       The idealism in the Utopia of Thomas More.