MAEG-07
June Examination 2017
MA (Final) English Examination
Twentieth Century
Paper MAEG-07
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 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.
What is the full name of W. H. Auden?
Write the five parts of 'The wasteland'.
Who was constance Markiaviez?
Name the poems of Dylan Thomas prescribed in your syllabus.
Who wrote 'Saint
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MAEG-07 2000 3 (P.T.O.)
MAEG-07 2000 3 (Contd.)
348
Write atleast two major characters of the play 'The playboy
of the western world'.
Which play is a social document of the disoriented
mid-1950's?
(viii) Name the characters of 'Waiting for Godot'.
Section B 4 × 8 32
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any four questions. Each answer should not
exceed 200 words. Each question carries 8 marks.
Comment on the setting of the play 'Waiting for Godot'.
Write the critical appreciation of the poem 'Sept. 1939'.
'Brave New world' depicts a society of false happiness.
Discuss.
Give the character sketch of Clara.
Discuss the significance of the rose symbol in portrait of the
Artist as a young Man.'
Throw light on the theme of the novel 'Mrs Dalloway'.
Critically analyse the poem 'This Bread I Break'.
Throw light on the influence of 'Wasteland' on modern poetry.
MAEG-07 2000 3
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Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any two questions. Delimit the answer in 500
words.
10) Elucidate Orwell's views on Imperialism and socio political
circumstances of his age.
11) What is stream of consciousness? How does Virginia woolf
employ this skill for the portrayal of life and characters? Explain.
12) Elucidate 'The playboy of the western world' is a comedy or a
tragedy or both.
13) What is Freudian Oedipus complex? Comment on the use in
'Sons and Lovers'.