MAEG-09
June Examination 2016
MA (Final) English Examination
Postcolonial Literature
Paper MAEG-09
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 does refer to in the Parthasarthy's poem?
Name the narrator of Ice Candy Man.
Who was Ikemefuna?
What is the full name of R. Parthesarthy?
What is Post colonial literature?
Who is the eldest living member in the story Letter from India'?
What do names like Amy or Madhvakutty signify?
(viii) Who wrote 'The Intimate Enemy'?
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MAEG-09 700 3 (P.T.O.)
MAEG-09 700 3 (Contd.)
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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 Letter from India' as a postcolonial text.
Critically comment on the theme of AD Hope's poem
'Australia'.
What according to Ashis Nandy is the concept of 'The
Uncolonized
Comment on the title 'Things fall Apart'.
Explain the symbolic significance of the act of washing off the
mud and slush at the fountain in the heart of the old city in
'The Journey'.
Critically analyse the poem 'The First Neighbours'.
Comment on the pathos in the poem 'The Shapes of Fear'.
Write the character sketch of 'Sovideva'
MAEG-09 700 3
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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) Elucidate "India A wounded civilization' chronicles Naipaul's
problematic relationship with India".
11) Discuss Racism, power structures and multiple identities in
context to the views of Arun Prabha Mukherjee.
12) Explain 'Tale Dande is a link between history and its
relevance to Contemporary Indian situation'.
13) Identify and explain some chief characteristics of post
colonial poetry with suitable examples to support your
reasons.