MAEG-10
December Examination 2017
MA (Final) English Examination
American Literature
Paper MAEG-10
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.
Whose death "When lilacs last in the dooryard bloom". Commemorate?
Which two lines of the poem "mending wall" appeal to you most?
How effective is the stranger's remedy in the scarlet letter?
What did Frederic and Catharine do before they came to Italy?
449
MAEG-10 900 3 (P.T.O.)
MAEG-10 900 3 (Contd.)
449
List three rules of Tom Sawyer's gang.
How does junior treat Picola?
In what city does Willy Loman live?
(viii) Write one of Amanda's Sunday's recollection.
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.
Write the theme of 'Crossing Brooklyn Ferry'.
Discuss some of the themes that appear in Emily Dickenson's
poetry.
What experience frost draws from his experience of Birches.
Is Hester truly regretful for her crime?
Discuss various ways in which characters seek solace from
the pains of the war ravaged world in "Farewell to Arms".
How does Huck escape from the cabin in Illinois.
According to Willy what makes some one successful?
Why is the fire escape important in the play. "The Glass
Menagerie"?
449
MAEG-10 900 3
Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any two questions. You have to delimit your each
answer maximum upto 500 words. Each question carries
16 marks.
10) 'Death of a Salesman' is one of the foundational texts describing
the American dream. Elucidate.
11) Discuss the symbol of the 'Glass Menagerie'. What does it
represent?
12) What does Emerson consider to be an influence on the
Scholar's mind?
13) Discuss 'Farewell to Arms' as a love story as well as a war
novel.