DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (English) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
INDIAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. How does Neela Padmanabhan portray the evils of dowry
system in his novel?
2. Write briefly on Subarnalata's married life.
3. How is hostel life depicted in Cocoon?
4. Write briefly on the historical investigations undertaken
by Sangrikar and Suresh Bapat in Cocoon.
5. Write a note on the political overtones in Sambasiva.
6. Describe the incident a the sanctum sanctorum of the
temple in Malati and Madhava.
7. How is Ambedkar portrayed in Nikileswarar's poem?
8. Analyse the theme of "The Pleasure
SECTION B — x 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Attempt an analysis of the themes and structure of
Neela Padmanabhan's Generations.
10. How does Gopa Majumdar tell the story of Subarnalata's
search for her identity?
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11. Discuss the techniques of narration employed by
Balakrishna Nemade in Cocoon.
12. Justify the title of the novel, Unarmed.
13. How does Bhavabhuti combine love and horror in Malati
and Madhava?
14. Comment on the plot structure and dramatic art of
Sambasiva.
15. How does K. Sachidanandan make a plea for the rights of
the earth?
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