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M.A. (ENGLISH) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018
First Year
ENGLISH
Modern Literature I (1550-1700)
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks :70
Answer Question No.1 in Section-A compulsorily.
Answer two questions from Section-B and Section-C.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
Q1) Annotate Four of the following:
Not so, either. I had need to have it well roasted, and
good sauce to it, if I pay so dear, I can tell you.
Rather illusions, fruits of lunacy,
That make men foolish that do use them most.
For these winding, and crooked courses, are the goings of the serpent;
which goeth basely upon the belly, and not upon the feet.
As for the fruit towards those that are within; it is peace; which
containeth infinite blessings.
Contemplate, what you will, approve,
So you will let me love.
If our two loves be one; or thou and I
Love so alike that none do slacken, none can die.
Whom, us more to spite, his maker raised
From dust: Spite then with spite is best repaid.
In woman, than to study household good,
And good works in her husband to promote.
SECTION B
Q2) Is Dr. Faustus a moral tragedy? Give reasons for your answer.
Q3) Bacon's essays reflect his deep understanding of human nature and ripe
experiences of life Discuss.
Q4) Comment on Donne's religion of live with special reference to his poems
prescribed for your study.
Q5) Analyse the conflict between Christ and Satan in "Paradise Lost Book I".
Q6) Critically examine how Dr. Faustus attempts to depart from a comedy of
evil to become a tragedy of human heroism.
SECTION C
Q7) Examine The Spanish Tragedy as a Senecan play.
Q8) Bring out the tragic concept of Webster through The White Devil.
Q9) Discuss The Way of the World as a comedy of intrigue.
Q10) How does Sidney defend the importance of poetry?
Q11) Write a note on the theme and structure of "Paradise Lost" Book-IX.
Q12) Write short notes on any FOUR of the following:
Restoration comedy.
Comedy of manners.
Milton's grand style.
Problem play.
University wits.
Heroic couplet.
Satire and Irony.
Imagery.