MAEG-11
June Examination 2016
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 Questions)
Note: Answer all questions. As per the nature of the question you delimit your answer in one word, one sentence or maximum upto 30 words.
Write four main periods Canadian poetry is roughly divided into.
Whose poetry is referred as 'spiky, though flexible, various and vital'.
What is the full name of
Whose first volume of verse 'The Enchanted Echo' published in 1944?
Name two poems of E. J. Pratt.
Who wrote 'Laurentian Shield"
450
MAEG-11 100 3 (P.T.O.)
MAEG-11 100 3 (Contd.)
450
Which play depicts the horrors of war and is set in the
back drop of Kashmir?
(viii) What is the meaning of diaspora?
Section B 4 × 8 32
(Short Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any four questions. Each answer should not
exceed 200 words.
Throw light on the diversity of voices and opinions in
Canadian poetry.
Write a critical appreciation of E. J. D. Pratt's "Come Away
Death".
Elucidate 'What Do You Think You Are' as an autobiographical
novel.
How does Margret Lawrence Dwell upon interpersonal
relationship of father and daughter in 'The Stone Angel'?
Throw light on utilization of bucolic myths.
Reflect your views on trends of Post-modernism in Canadian
Literature.
Judge Sharon Pollock's literary calibre on the basis of
Distinguished Dramatist'.
Sketch the character of Gustad Noble.
MAEG-11 100 3
450
Section C 2 × 16 32
(Long Answer Questions)
Note: Answer any two questions. You have to delimit your each
answer maximum upto 500 words.
10) Comment on Purdy's technique with reference to the poem
"Wilderness Gothic".
11) The poet indulges in a search for identity in 'This is a
Photograph of Me'. Elucidate.
12) Discuss the theme and plot of Atwood's novel 'Surfacing'.
13) Elucidate the narrative technique of writings of Lawrence.