English literature and linguistics with ASMA SHEIKH

(Wyatt and Surrey)

Past papers

Attempt any FOUR questions including Question No. 1 which is COMPULSORY. All questions carry equal marks. Be brief and to the point. 

1. YEAR 2003

1. The sonnet as a verse form usually expresses personal feelings. Discuss this statement with reference to the sonnets of Thomas Wyatt.
2.  Discuss the Earl of Surrey's contribution to English Poetry.

YEAR 2004

Give a detailed critical analysis and appraisal of any one of the poems of Surrey: On Wyatt's Death, The Means to Attain a Happy Life OR
Wyatt's most perfect poems are not, them, his most original in form. Discuss.

YEAR 2005

 Write a detailed critical analysis of TWO of the following poems:
(i) Prisoned in Windsor
(ii) On Wyatt's Death
(iii) They Flee From Me

YEAR 2006

1. 1·What is major contribution of Thomas Wyatt to English poetry of the Renaissance? Discuss with reference to the poems you have studied.
   2· Write a critical appreciation of any TWO of the following poems:

(i) Love That Doth Reign

(ii) My Friend, The Things

(iii) Wyatt Resteth Here

YEAR 2007

Discuss Wyatt as father of modern English poetry.

YEAR 2008

1.Critically evaluate the style and major thematic concerns in Wyatt's poetry.
2. Write critical analysis of the TWO of the following poems:
(i) Prisoned in the Windor
(ii) On Wyatt's Death
(iii) They Flee From Me

YEAR 2009

1.Write a critical analysis of TWO of the following poems:
(i) Madam Withouten Many Words
(ii) The Long Love That is My Thought I Harbour
(iii) They Flee From Me
2. Discuss in detail Surrey's contribution to the development of sonnet form with reference to the poems you have read.

YEAR 2010

1.Write a critical analysis of TWO of the following poems by Wyatt and Surrey:
(i) Is It Possible?
(ii) Forget Not Yet
(iii) Wyatt Resteth Here

2.Discuss in detail some of the predominant images in Surrey's poetry.

YEAR 2011

 Compare and contrast Wyatt and Surrey as sonneteers.

YEAR 2012

Discuss the main features of Wyatt's OR Surrey's poetry. Explain your answer with reference to their poems in your course.

YEAR 2013

Write a note on the plight of rejected lover in Thomas Wyatt.

YEAR 2014

 Compare and contrast Wyatt and Surrey as sonneteers. (Wyatt and Surrey)

YEAR 2015

1. Write a detailed note on the theme of love in Wyatt. 

2. Write a critical note on the following;

(i) So Cruel Prison

(ii) Imagery in Donne

written by Asma Sheikh