MAEG-11
June Examination 2017
MA (Final) English Examination
Canadian Literature
Paper MAEG-11
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks 80
Note: The question paper is divided into three sections B and C. Write answers as per given instructions.
Section A 8 × 2 16
(Very Short Answer Type Questions)
Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question delimit your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum upto 30 words. Each question carries 2 marks.
Who wrote 'Power Politics'?
What is Garrison mentality?
Name the poem which deals with ebbing and flow of tide.
Which poem is a satire on Canadian Author's Association'.
Which writer wrote 'modernist poetry'?
Who was Rose?
Which novel depicts the dwindling family relationship?
(viii) Name two diasporic writers?
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Section B 4 × 8 32
(Short Answer Type Questions)
Note: Answer any four questions. Each question is of eight marks
and maximum word limit for each answer is 200 words.
Comment on the role of victims, victimizer and victor in
Atwood's poem.
Write notes on Laurence's Art of Characterisation.
Discuss the central theme of Mistry's novel 'Such a long
journey.'
Write a note on the salient features of Canadian Literature.
Discuss in Come Away Death by E.J.D.Pratt.
Discuss the Al Purdy's style and technique of writing.
Throw light on the major theme of the play 'Sons Must Die'.
Write note on the 'Religion as the major cultural force in
Canada'.
Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Type Questions)
Note: Answer any two questions. Each question is of 16 marks
and maximum word limit is of 500 words.
10) Write the summary of 'Who Do You Think You Are".
11) Write the critical appreciation of 'Carriboo Horses."
12) Elucidate the themes and symbols in the poetry of Atwood with
suitable references.
13) What is diaspora? Discuss Uma Parameswaran as a Diosporic
writer.