B.A.ENG (HONS.)
ENGLISH LITERATURE-4
(2006)
Prepared by: Ashoo Sharrma
Q.1. Write explanatory and critical notes on :
(a) The Dodsons
(b) Bob Jakin
(c) Jane's life in Gateshead Hall
(d) Jane's first meeting with Mr.Rochester
(e) Notice Neptune,though,
Taming a sea-horse,though a rarity,
Which Clans of Innsbruck cast in bronze for me.
(f) There she weaves by night and day
A magic web with colours gay,
She was heard a whisper say,
A curse is on her if she stay
to look down to Camelot.
Q.2. (a) "The ideas of the ruling class are in every epoch the ruling ideas."(Marx).Elaborate.
(b) J.S.Mills views on the freedom of women in his essay The Subjection of Women are reactionary rather than revolutionary. Discuss.
(c) Marriages in 19th century fiction create more problems than they solve.Discuss with reference to atleast two novels.
(d) Write a short note on the representation of the women in 19th century poetry.
Q.3. (a) Is Elizabeth Bennet different from Charlotte Lucas or do they share the same attitude towards marriage? Give reasoned answer.
(b) Discuss the title of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Q.4. (a) Do you agree with the view that Rachel and Stephen are too good to be true? Give reasoned
answer.
(b) What do Sissy Jupe and the Circus brings to Hard Times ?
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