BA ENG (Hon) Literature-2005

ENGLISH LITERATURE-4

(2005)

Prepared by: Ashoo Sharrma

Q.1. Write explanatory and critical notes on :

(a) Georgiana Darcy

(b) The Bingley-Jane Bennet courtship

(c) The Old Hell Shaft

(d) The conclusion of Hard Times

(e) I cannot rest from travel:I will drink

     Life to the lees: all times I have enjoy'd

     Greatly,have suffer'd greatly,both with those

     That loved me, and alone;

(f) Oh Sir, She smiled,no doubt,

     When'er I passed her;but who passed without

     Much the same smile?This grew;I gave commands;

     Then all smiles stopped together.There she stands

     As  if she alive.

Q.2. (a)"The mode of production in material life determines the general character of the social,political and spiritual processes of life."(Marx).Elaborate.

        (b) Critically exmaine J.S.Mill's views of women in The Subjection of Women.

        (c) Bring out the element of realism in any one novel in your course.

        (d) Write a short note on the dramatic monologue in Victorian poetry.

Q.3. (a) Compare Rochester and St.John Rivers in their dealings with people other than Jane.

        (b) "Although small,simple and simple and supposedly plain,Jane is a truly romantic heroine."                    Do you agree? Give a reasoned answer.

Q.4. (a) Do you agree with the view that Maggie Tulliver is too sensitive and imaginative for her environment?Give reasons for your answer.

        (b) Discuss the roles that Philip and Stephen Guest play in the life of Maggie Tulliver.