JUNE-2021
B.A. (VI Semester) Examination
ENGLISH
BENG-611 (BLOCK A-I)
(Indian Writing in English )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
Notes: (i) Answer all questions.
(ii) The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the Questions.
UNIT-A
1. Explain any two of the following passages with reference to the context. (8x2=16)
(a) O! Many a hand more worthy far than mine
Once thy harmonious chords to sweetness gave,
And many a wreath for them did fame entwine
Of flowers still blooming on the minstrel’s grave
(b) My father, sceptic, rationalist,
Trying every curse and blessing,
Powder, mixture, herb and hybrid.
(c) Without thy loveliness my life is dead
Love, like a lamp with golden oils unfed.
UNIT-B
2. Examine the confessional style of the ‘Dance of the Eunuchs’ (16)
Or
Examine how tradition and modernity clash in the poem ‘The Dance of the eunuchs’ (16)
UNIT-C
3. Discuss how Munoo is exploited dehumanized in ‘Coolie’ (16)
Or
Discuss the theme of social transformation in ‘Coolie’ (16)
UNIT-D
4. Discuss the effect of partition on the women in ‘The Shadow lives’ (16)
Or
‘The Shadow lines’ as an exposition of the historical forces at play. (16)
5. Discuss ‘Tughlaq’ as a historical drama (16)
Or
Bring out the major allegories and symbolism in the play ‘Tughlaq’.
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