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एम ए सेमेस्टर-1 - अंग्रेजी - चतुर्थ प्रश्नपत्र - इण्डियन इंगलिश लिटरेचर
M.A. (I Semester)
ENGLISH:
Paper - Fourth
Indian English Literature
SYLLABUS
Unit I: Concepts
Postmodernism and post-colonialism and their influence on Indian Writing in English, Indianness in Indian English Literature, Contemporary Indian English Poetry and Drama (post-independence), Experimental Poetry and Theatre, Dalit Voices.
Unit II: Non-Fiction Prose
Sri Aurobindo: "Indian Literature and External Influence : and "Indian Literatures" from The Renaissance in India and Other Essays.
Radhakrishnan, S.: An Idealist View of Life
Nirad C. Chaudhuri : Part I "The English Scene" from A Passage to England
Meenakshi Mukherjee : "Nation, Novel, Language" from The Perishable Empire: Essays on Indian Writings in English.
Unit III: Poetry
Henry Derozio: "The Harp of India"
A.K. Ramanujan: "Love Poem for a Wife"
R. Parthasarthy: *"Exile from Homecoming"
Sarojini Naidu : *"The Palanquin Bearer"
Shiv K Kumar : *"Pilgrimage"
Dom Moraes: *"Bells for William Wordsworth"
Mamta Kalia: "Tribute to Papa",
Unit IV: Fiction
Raja Rao: Kanthapura
OR
R.K. Narayan: The Guide
Shashi Deshpande: The Long Silence
OR
Firdaus Kanga: Trying to Grow
Arundhati Roy: The God of Small Things
OR
Ilavenil Meena Kandasamy: When I Hit You:
Or,
A Portrait of the Writer as a Young Wife.
Unit V: Short Stories
Mulk Raj Anand: "Two Lady Rams"
Salman Rushdie: "The Free Radio"
Shashi Deshpande: "The Intrusion"
Anita Desai : "Diamond Dust".
Unit VI: Drama
Vijay Tendulkar: Silence! The Court is in Session
Girish Karnad: The Fire and the Rain
Manjula Padmanabhan: Harvest..
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- Question- Write about Post-Colonial Indian writings in English Literature?
- Question- What is Postmordanism in English Literature?
- Question- Write an essay Postmoderism's influence of Indian writing in High Ab Han English Literature?
- Question- What is Dalit Literature?
- Question- Write about Dalit's voice: A voice from the Margin?
- Question- Write the development of Indian English Poetry, since the 1980s.
- Question- What is experimental Theatre?
- Question- What is Indians in Indian "English Literature”?
- Question- Define the term 'Indian English Literature'?
- Question- What is contemporary poetry in English Literature?
- Question- What is India drama in English Literature?
- Question- What is experimental Poetry?
- Question- Write about the origin of structuralism and Post-structuralism.
- Question- Write the theory of Post-modernism.
- Question- What do understand by the post-colonialism?
- Question- Write the influence of Postmoderanism on English Literature?
- Question- Write about the Renaissance in India and other essays on Indian culture.
- Question- Write about Renaissance in India and the nature of India culture as explicated by Sri Aurobindo.
- Question- Who is Sri Aurobindo? Give an introduction of him.
- Question- What are the ideas on Indian culture of Aurobindo, given in his essay 'Indian culture and external influence'?
- Question- Write an introduction of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. with whole life.
- Question- What is Idealism?
- Question- Write an introduction of 'An Idealist View of Life' by Radhakrishnan.
- Question- How does an idealist view life?
- Question- Write an introduction of Nirad C. Chaudhari.
- Question- Write the background of the book 'A passage to England' by C. Chaudhari.
- Question- Write a summary of 'A Passage to England' with giving an introduction of book. and describe 'The English Scene'.
- Question- What is the purpose of Chaudhari to write 'A Passage to England?
- Question- Write a short note on the life and works of Mrs. Meenakshi Mukherjee.
- Question- What do you know about The Perishable Empire : Essays on Indian writing in English' by Meenakshi Mukherjee?
- Question- Critically appreciate the poem The Harp of India'.
- Question- Give a brief life sketch of Henry Derozio.
- Question- Write a short note on Young Bengal Movement.
- Question- Provide a brief background of the poem 'The Harp of India'.
- Question- What do you know about part 1 of the poem?
- Question- What do you know about part 2 of the poem?
- Question- What impact has the prevailing conditions of the times made on India in the poem 'The Harp of India'?
- Question- Expalin with reference to the context any two of the following passeges.
- Question- Write a critical appreciation of 'Love Poem for a Wife' by A. K. Ramanujan.
- Question- In which style 'Love poem for a wife' is written? Explain.
- Question- Expalin with reference to the context any two of the following passeges.
- Question- Who is R. Parthasarathy? Write about his life and career.
- Question- What is the summary of the poem 'Exile from Homecoming"?
- Question- Write a Critical appreciation of the poem 'Exile From Homecoming'.
- Question- What has happened to poetry and why?
- Question- Why does the speaker recommend newspapers?
- Question- What is the introduction of 'Exile From Homecoming'?
- Question- Expalin with reference to the context any two of the following passeges.
- Question- What is the introduction of the poem 'Palanquin-Bearer'?
- Question- What is the critical appreciation of "The Palanquin Bearers'?
- Question- Write life and works of Sarojini Naidu.
- Question- What is the message in Palanquin Bearers by Sarojini Naidu?
- Question- What is the mood, tone and setting of the palanquin Bearers?
- Question- What is the Summary of the poem The Palanquin Bearers'?
- Question- Expalin with reference to the context following passege.
- Question- Write life and works of Shiv K. Kumar.
- Question- Write a note on Shiv K. Kumar as a poet.
- Question- Write a critical appreciation of the poem, 'Pilgrimage'.
- Question- Expalin with reference to the context following passege.
- Question- What do you know about Dom Moraes?
- Question- What is the summary of the poem "Bells for William Wordsworth".
- Question- Expalin with reference to the context following passege.
- Question- What is the summary of the poem Tribute to Papa' by Mamta Kalia?
- Question- Mamta Kalia's poem Tribut to Papa' is quest for an identy. Write about it?
- Question- Expalin with reference to the context following passege.
- Question- Explain how myth and symbolism are integral parts of Raja Rao's fictional act in Kanthapura.
- Question- What are the main features of Raja Rao's narrative technique in Kanthapura?
- Question- The three levels of action in Kanthapura-political, social and religious are all related to a unified concept of India. Discuss the structure of the novel in the light of the statement.
- Question- Provide a summary of the novel 'Kanthapura'.
- Question- What are the important themes one can find in Kanthapura?
- Question- Place Raja Rao in the context of the evolution of the Indian writing in English.
- Question- What do you know about the historical and political background of Kanthapura?
- Question- How deep and wide is the impact of Gandhi's personality and his thought on the theme of Kanthapura?
- Question- What do you know about Kanthapura and its people?
- Question- What is the significance of the Skeffington Coffee Estate in the overall account of the village in Kanthapura?
- Question- What are those qualities that go into the making of Moorthy, the central figure in Kanthapura?
- Question- What do you think of the women characters in Kanthapura? What is their role in the action of the novel?
- Question- How successful is Moorthy in leading his followers in the Satyagraha movement of the village?
- Question- Write a short essay on 'Considerations of Caste' in Kanthapura.
- Question- How successful is Achakka, the narrator in her attempt to tell the story of her village in the context of the Satyagraha movement?
- Question- Comment on some of the male character - other than Moorthy in Kanthapura.
- Question- What are some important themes in the novel 'The Guide'?
- Question- Provide a detailed character sketch of Raju (The Guide).
- Question- Can The Guide' be called a picaresque novel?
- Question- Comment on the narrative technique in "The Guide'.
- Question- Unravel the various aspects of Rosie's character in the light of the novel.
- Question- Sum up the literary elements found in the novel.
- Question- How is the concept of universality explored in the novel?
- Question- Write a short note on R.K. Narayan.
- Question- What do you know about Raju from 'The Guide'?
- Question- Give a brief character sketch of Rosie.
- Question- What importance does the town 'Malgudi' carry in most of the novel of R.K. Narayan?
- Question- Give a brief character sketch of Marco.
- Question- Write a brief character sketch of Velan.
- Question- How is title of the novel 'The Guide' appropriate?
- Question- Critically analyze the novel The Guide.'
- Question- Is Raju a transformed man by the end of the novel?
- Question- Is Velan a mere fool or a major accessory to Raju's transformation?
- Question- What roles do dharma and Karma play in the text?
- Question- What are the some important metaphors we come across after reading in the novel?
- Question- Write about the whole life of Shashi Deshpande with works.
- Question- Shashi Deshpande's craft as a novelist a study with special reference to 'That long Silence'
- Question- What is theme of the novel 'That Long Silence'?
- Question- Describe Jaya's Quest for self in "That Long Silence' by Shashi Deshpande.
- Question- What do you mean by the title of the novel 'That Long Silence'?
- Question- What is the introduction of Shashi Deshpande?
- Question- What is 'That Long Silence' about?
- Question- What is the relationship between Jaya and Mohan in the "That Long Silence'?
- Question- Who always reminds Jaya That husband is like sheltering tree?
- Question- Who is Kamat in the novel 'That Long Silence'?
- Question- What is the Indroduction of Firdaus Kanga's 'Trying to Grow'?
- Question- Analysis of Trying to Grow' by Firdaus Kanga.
- Question- Describe of Parsi Community in "Trying to Grow' by Firdaus Kanga?
- Question- Who is Firdaus Kanga?
- Question- What is the major achievement of 'Firdaus Kanga'?
- Question- Write about the sixth Happiness, BFI/BBC Film in 'Trying to Grow' by Firdaus Kanga.
- Question- Write life and works of Arundhati Roy.
- Question- How has Arundhati Roy projected the illicit or incestuous relations in 'The God of Small Things'?
- Question- Evaluate The God of Small Things' as a tale of confrontation as its theme.
- Question- Give a brief character sketch of Estha and Rahel.
- Question- Why did the relationship of Ammu and Velutha came to an abrup end?
- Question- Relate the atrocities faced by Ammu all her life and her insignificant end?
- Question- Describe the Roy's use of symbols and images in her novel.
- Question- Write the life and works of Ilavenil Meena Kandasamy.
- Question- What is the introduction of the novel 'When I Hit You?
- Question- Describe the portrayal of domestic violence in 'When I Hit You?
- Question- Write about The Feminism in 'When I Hit You?
- Question- What is the summary of the story "Two Lady Rams"?
- Question- Write a note on Indian-ness in "Two Lady Rams' by Mulk Raj Anand.
- Question- What is the significance of the Title 'Two Lady Rams'?
- Question- Who was the first wife of Lalla Jhinda Ram?
- Question- Who is Lalla Jhinda Ram?
- Question- Analyse the story "Two Lady Rams'.
- Question- Write about the life of Salman Rushdie.
- Question- Write about the carrer of Salman Rushdie.
- Question- Write the summary of the story "Free Radio" by Salman Rushdie.
- Question- Who was the narrator in the short story "The Free Radio'?
- Question- Justify the title of the story "The Free Radio'.
- Question- Who is Ramani and what is the role of Ramani in this story "The Free Radio'?
- Question- What is the introduction of the story 'The Free Radio'?
- Question- Why is the narrator so much concerned for Ramani?
- Question- What does the Free Radio Symbolize in the story free radio'?
- Question- Write about the sexism in the story 'The Free Radio'?
- Question- Write a summary of the story 'The Intrusion'.
- Question- Analyse the story "The Intrusion' as a quest for identity
- Question- Write about the human predicament and emotional suffocation in Shashi Deshpande's short story "The Intrusion'.
- Question- Write the justification of the title "The Intrusion.'
- Question- What does the wife want in the story "The Intrusion'?
- Question- Who is the intruder in the story 'The Intrusion'?
- Question- What is the summary of the story 'Diamond Dust' by Anita Desai?
- Question- Write about the themes of 'Diamond Dust' by Anita Desai.
- Question- Who is Mr. Das in the Story 'Diamond Dust'?
- Question- What is the role of Mrs Sheila Das in 'Diamond Dust?
- Question- Who is Diamond in the story 'Diamond Dust'?
- Question- Attempt a critical appreciation of Vijay Tendulkar's play, Silence! The Court is in Session.
- Question- Attempt an essay on Tendulkar's delineation of women in his play, silence! The court is in Session.
- Question- Discuss Tendulkar's humour satire and irony in 'Silence! The Court is in Session.'
- Question- Justify the title of Vijay Tendulkar's play, Silence! The Court is in Session.
- Question- Write a short note on the role of Sukhatme in the mock-trial in Tendulkar's play, Silence! The Court is in Session.
- Question- Wite the character sketch's of Mr. Kashikar.
- Question- Give a short account of Miss Benare as a teacher.
- Question- What verdict does Kashikar give in Benare's case?
- Question- Write a short note on Balu Rokde.
- Question- Bring out the significance of prof. Damle in Silence! The Court is in Session.
- Question- How does Tendulkar's play, Silence ! reveal society's partiality towards woman?
- Question- Life and work of Grish Karnad.
- Question- What is the introduction of 'The Fire and the Rain'?
- Question- Discuss the central themes of Girish Karnad's play, 'The Fire and the Rains'.
- Question- Write a character sketch of Yavakri.
- Question- Write a critical note on Paravasu-Vishakha relationship.
- Question- Write a character sketch Raibhya.
- Question- Comment on the significance of the role of the Actor Manager in "The Fire and the Rain'.
- Question- Wha is the theme of 'The Fire and The Rain'?
- Question- Who is Raibhya in "The Fire and The Rain'?
- Question- Who is Andhaka in the 'The Fire and The Rain'?
- Question- Who is Arvasu?
- Question- Write a note on the life and works of Manjula Padmanabhan.
- Question- Write the summary of 'Harvest' by Manjula Padamanabhan.
- Question- Write a note on Themes and Techniques in Manjula Padmanabhan's plays.
- Question- Who is the man character of the play 'Harvest'?
- Question- Who is Jaya in the story 'Harvest'?
- Question- How does Ginni control Om and his family?
- Question- Who is Ginni in the play 'Harvest'?
- Question- Discuss the theme of exploitation in the play 'Harvest'.