PAPER V - AMERICAN LITERATURE
1. YEAR 2003
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. What is the symbolic significance of the title 'Jazz' by Toni Morrison?
2. Write a critical appreciation of Sylvia Plath's poem The Bee Meeting.
3. Discuss Hemingway's fictional technique with particular reference to 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'.
4. What has The Crucible to tell us about the relationship between the individual and society?
5. Write a detailed account of some of the themes that are dominant in Adrienne Rich's poetry.
6. What devices does O'Neill employ in The Mourning Become Electra (Homecoming) to express his sense of unreal behind what we call reality?
7. Critically analyze ONE of the following.
(i) Richard Wilbur's "Still, Citizen Sparrow"
(ii) John Ashberry's "Melodic Trains"
Keeping in view the theme, language and imagery used by the poet.
2. YEAR 2004
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the context and significance of the women characters in Toni Morrison's novel Jazz.
2. What are some of the dominant features of 20th century American Poetry that are reflected in the work of John Ashbury and Richard Wilbur? Discuss with reference to the poems you have read.
3. Write a critical appreciation of one of the following poems:
(i) Aunt Jennifer's Tiger by Adrienne Rich
(ii) Poppies in October by Sylvia Plath
4. Mourning Becomes Electra is concerned with the fated family of the mannons. Discuss.
5. Discuss Robert Jordan as typical Hemingway hero in For Whom the Bell Tolls.
6. Discuss the significance of the title of the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
7. Write a detailed account of some of the themes that are dominant in Sylvia Plath's poems.
1. Discuss the context and significance of the women characters in Toni Morrison's novel Jazz.
2. What are some of the dominant features of 20th century American Poetry that are reflected in the work of John Ashbury and Richard Wilbur? Discuss with reference to the poems you have read.
3. Write a critical appreciation of one of the following poems:
(i) Aunt Jennifer's Tiger by Adrienne Rich
(ii) Poppies in October by Sylvia Plath
4. Mourning Becomes Electra is concerned with the fated family of the mannons. Discuss.
5. Discuss Robert Jordan as typical Hemingway hero in For Whom the Bell Tolls.
6. Discuss the significance of the title of the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller.
7. Write a detailed account of some of the themes that are dominant in Sylvia Plath's poems.
3. YEAR 2005
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. The novel 'Jazz' by Toni Morrison reflects the complexities of urban life. Illustrate the statement.
2. Write a comprehensive note on the theme of Feminism as treated by Sylvia Plath and Adrienne Rich in their poems.
3. Critically evaluate any ONE of the following poems:
(i) After the last Bulletin by Richard Wilbur
(ii) Melodic Train by John Ashbury
4. In Mourning Becomes Electra pat is synonymous with fate. Elaborate the statement.
5. Discuss the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls as a critical analysis of the behaviour of human beings under turbulent conditions of war.
6. Do you regard Abigail Williams as a victim or vamp. Base your arguments on textual evidence.
7. Discuss the major themes in the poetry of Sylvia Plath.
1. The novel 'Jazz' by Toni Morrison reflects the complexities of urban life. Illustrate the statement.
2. Write a comprehensive note on the theme of Feminism as treated by Sylvia Plath and Adrienne Rich in their poems.
3. Critically evaluate any ONE of the following poems:
(i) After the last Bulletin by Richard Wilbur
(ii) Melodic Train by John Ashbury
4. In Mourning Becomes Electra pat is synonymous with fate. Elaborate the statement.
5. Discuss the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls as a critical analysis of the behaviour of human beings under turbulent conditions of war.
6. Do you regard Abigail Williams as a victim or vamp. Base your arguments on textual evidence.
7. Discuss the major themes in the poetry of Sylvia Plath.
4. YEAR 2006
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Toni Morrison has used the subject of Jazz music as a metaphor for the ever changing conditions of African-American life in the 1920s and as a reflection of the perpetual human struggle between right and wrong. Elaborate.
2. Sylvia Plath exposes her subjectivity in terms of objectivity. Illustrate the statement with reference to her poems you have studied.
3. Critically evaluate any ONE of the following poems"
(i) Poppies in October by Sylvia Plath
(ii) The Painter by John Ashbury
4. Discuss the mother and daughter's relationship in Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O'Neil.
5. Discuss Jordan's relationship with Maria. Do you find Maria a convincing character?
6. John Proctor stands unique amongst Miller's Creations not because of any inherent superiority but because of the intensity of his moral response. Justify it.
7. Discuss the major themes in the poetry of John Ashbury.
1. Toni Morrison has used the subject of Jazz music as a metaphor for the ever changing conditions of African-American life in the 1920s and as a reflection of the perpetual human struggle between right and wrong. Elaborate.
2. Sylvia Plath exposes her subjectivity in terms of objectivity. Illustrate the statement with reference to her poems you have studied.
3. Critically evaluate any ONE of the following poems"
(i) Poppies in October by Sylvia Plath
(ii) The Painter by John Ashbury
4. Discuss the mother and daughter's relationship in Mourning Becomes Electra by Eugene O'Neil.
5. Discuss Jordan's relationship with Maria. Do you find Maria a convincing character?
6. John Proctor stands unique amongst Miller's Creations not because of any inherent superiority but because of the intensity of his moral response. Justify it.
7. Discuss the major themes in the poetry of John Ashbury.
5. YEAR 2007
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Critically evaluate any ONE of the following poems:
(i) Marginalia by Richard Wilbur
(ii) Morning Song by Sylvia Plath
2. Describe the main elements of modernity in the poetry of Richard Wilbur. Elaborate with examples from his poems of your syllabus.
3. Discuss the main themes in the work of John Ashbury.
4. What is the symbolic significance of the title "Jazz" by Toni Morrison?
5. Discuss 'Mourning Becomes Electra' as a tragedy in modern sense.
6. John Proctor stands unique amongst Miller's creation not because of any inherent superiority but because of the intensity of his moral response. Justify it.
7. Discuss Robert Jordan as Hemingway's tragic hero.
1. Critically evaluate any ONE of the following poems:
(i) Marginalia by Richard Wilbur
(ii) Morning Song by Sylvia Plath
2. Describe the main elements of modernity in the poetry of Richard Wilbur. Elaborate with examples from his poems of your syllabus.
3. Discuss the main themes in the work of John Ashbury.
4. What is the symbolic significance of the title "Jazz" by Toni Morrison?
5. Discuss 'Mourning Becomes Electra' as a tragedy in modern sense.
6. John Proctor stands unique amongst Miller's creation not because of any inherent superiority but because of the intensity of his moral response. Justify it.
7. Discuss Robert Jordan as Hemingway's tragic hero.
6. YEAR 2008
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Critically evaluate ONE of the following poems:
(i) Aunt Jennifer's Tigers by Adrienne Rich
(ii) Still Citizen Sparrow by Richard Wilbur
2. How does John Ashbury explores the relationship between art and reality. Explain with reference to the poem "The Painter".
3. Discuss the use of imagery in Plath's poetry with reference to the poems you have read.
4. Joni Morrison weaves multiple strands of black experience into the narrative structure of 'Jazz'. Pick one strand and comment critically on its connection with the lives of Joe and Violot.
5. Discuss in detail the symbolic significance of the Mannon Houre in 'Mourning Becomes Electra'.
6. Explore the roles of Tibute, the Putnams, Reverend Paris and Abigail in terms of how they trigger and fuel conflict in 'The Crucible'
7. Write a detailed critical note on Robert Jordan's character in Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'.
1. Critically evaluate ONE of the following poems:
(i) Aunt Jennifer's Tigers by Adrienne Rich
(ii) Still Citizen Sparrow by Richard Wilbur
2. How does John Ashbury explores the relationship between art and reality. Explain with reference to the poem "The Painter".
3. Discuss the use of imagery in Plath's poetry with reference to the poems you have read.
4. Joni Morrison weaves multiple strands of black experience into the narrative structure of 'Jazz'. Pick one strand and comment critically on its connection with the lives of Joe and Violot.
5. Discuss in detail the symbolic significance of the Mannon Houre in 'Mourning Becomes Electra'.
6. Explore the roles of Tibute, the Putnams, Reverend Paris and Abigail in terms of how they trigger and fuel conflict in 'The Crucible'
7. Write a detailed critical note on Robert Jordan's character in Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'.
7. YEAR 2009
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Critically evaluate ONE of the following poems:
(i) Melodic Train by John Ashbery
(ii) After the Last Bulletin by Richard Wilbur
2. Write a detailed note on the feminist themes in Diving into the Wreck by Adrienne Rich.
3. Discuss the confessional element in the two Bee Poems by Sylvia Plath.
4. What is the symbolic significance of the title of Jazz (Toni Morrison)
5. Discuss O'Neil as a pioneer in the use of myths on the modern stage with close reference to the play Mourning Becomes Electra.
6. 'Varied intense drama'. Justify this estimate of Miller's play The Crucible.
7. Can Hemingway be discussed as being sentimentally obsessed with violence. Discuss with close reference to the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls.
1. Critically evaluate ONE of the following poems:
(i) Melodic Train by John Ashbery
(ii) After the Last Bulletin by Richard Wilbur
2. Write a detailed note on the feminist themes in Diving into the Wreck by Adrienne Rich.
3. Discuss the confessional element in the two Bee Poems by Sylvia Plath.
4. What is the symbolic significance of the title of Jazz (Toni Morrison)
5. Discuss O'Neil as a pioneer in the use of myths on the modern stage with close reference to the play Mourning Becomes Electra.
6. 'Varied intense drama'. Justify this estimate of Miller's play The Crucible.
7. Can Hemingway be discussed as being sentimentally obsessed with violence. Discuss with close reference to the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls.
8. YEAR 2010
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. The most forceful theme can be conveyed through the images in a poem. Elaborate with close reference to a least TWO poems from your course.
2. Write a detailed critical note on Final Notation by Adrienne Rich.
3. Critically evaluate the poem Your by Sylvia Plath.
4. Discuss the character and role of Dorcas and Felice. By what particular devices and effects does Morrison portray them in her novel Jazz?
5. O'Neil's Mourning Becomes Electra is a tragic melodrama of heroic proportions. Elaborate.
6. Arthur Miller's The Crucible exemplifies his contention that tragedy is possible in the modern theatre and that its proper hero is the common man. Discuss in detail.
7. Discuss Jordan's relationship with Maria in Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls. Do you find Maria a convincing character?
1. The most forceful theme can be conveyed through the images in a poem. Elaborate with close reference to a least TWO poems from your course.
2. Write a detailed critical note on Final Notation by Adrienne Rich.
3. Critically evaluate the poem Your by Sylvia Plath.
4. Discuss the character and role of Dorcas and Felice. By what particular devices and effects does Morrison portray them in her novel Jazz?
5. O'Neil's Mourning Becomes Electra is a tragic melodrama of heroic proportions. Elaborate.
6. Arthur Miller's The Crucible exemplifies his contention that tragedy is possible in the modern theatre and that its proper hero is the common man. Discuss in detail.
7. Discuss Jordan's relationship with Maria in Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls. Do you find Maria a convincing character?
9. YEAR 2011
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Choose two poems from your course and explain in detail how poets give us a fresh view of things through the use of poetic language.
2. Write a critical note no Painter by John Ashbury.
3. Critically evaluate the poem Still Citizen Sparrow by Richard Wilbur.
4. Discuss the symbolic significance of the title Jazz by Morrison.
5. What are the main thematic concerns that Miller explores in the play The Crucible?
6. "A harrowing domestic tragedy, the play offers a clear insight into human psyche." Discuss with close reference to the play Mourning Becomes Electra.
7. Hemingway has been praised by critics for his meticulous craftsmanship and dramatic understatement. Illustrate these qualities by referring closely to the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls.
1. Choose two poems from your course and explain in detail how poets give us a fresh view of things through the use of poetic language.
2. Write a critical note no Painter by John Ashbury.
3. Critically evaluate the poem Still Citizen Sparrow by Richard Wilbur.
4. Discuss the symbolic significance of the title Jazz by Morrison.
5. What are the main thematic concerns that Miller explores in the play The Crucible?
6. "A harrowing domestic tragedy, the play offers a clear insight into human psyche." Discuss with close reference to the play Mourning Becomes Electra.
7. Hemingway has been praised by critics for his meticulous craftsmanship and dramatic understatement. Illustrate these qualities by referring closely to the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls.
10. YEAR 2012
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Preciseness of expression and vividness of language are features of many poems. Show by reference to TWO poems the truth of this statement.
2. By referring closely to Rich's poems prescribed in the syllabus discuss which TWO poems are typical of her poetic attitude?
3. Critically evaluate the poem Ariel by Sylvia Plath.
4. Do you consider Morrison's novel 'Jazz' to be more optimistic than pessimistic?
5. Write a detailed note on the characterization technique employed by Miller in his play "The Crucible".
6. When O'Neil received the Noble Prize for literature in 1936, the official statement honored him as a writer who 'has been successful in interpreting universal human experiences in terms of the drama'. Amplify this statement by referring closely to the play "Mourning Becomes Electra".
7. Discuss Hemingway's novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls" as a study of disillusionment.
1. Preciseness of expression and vividness of language are features of many poems. Show by reference to TWO poems the truth of this statement.
2. By referring closely to Rich's poems prescribed in the syllabus discuss which TWO poems are typical of her poetic attitude?
3. Critically evaluate the poem Ariel by Sylvia Plath.
4. Do you consider Morrison's novel 'Jazz' to be more optimistic than pessimistic?
5. Write a detailed note on the characterization technique employed by Miller in his play "The Crucible".
6. When O'Neil received the Noble Prize for literature in 1936, the official statement honored him as a writer who 'has been successful in interpreting universal human experiences in terms of the drama'. Amplify this statement by referring closely to the play "Mourning Becomes Electra".
7. Discuss Hemingway's novel "For Whom the Bell Tolls" as a study of disillusionment.
11. YEAR 2013
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. The most forceful theme can be conveyed through the imagery of a poem. Discuss with close reference to at least two poems from your course.
2. By referring closely to Plath's poems prescribed in the syllabus, discuss which two poems are typical of her poetic attitude?
3. Write a detailed note on the dominant thematic concern in Adrienne Rich's poem Final Notation.
4. Discuss the character and role of Violet in the novel Jazz (Morrison). By what particular devices and effects is she conveyed? How much sympathy do you have for her?
5. The freedom which the technique of Expressionism allowed Miller to express some of his thematic concerns artistically is clearly evident in the play The Crucible. Discuss.
6. "O'Neil's Placing a Greek theme in the middle of the last century has written the most modern of all his plays." Discuss the play Mourning Becomes Electra in the light of this statement.
7. The book begins and ends with the same image of Robert Jordan lying on the forest floor. Critics attribute this to the underlying circular nature of the book. Discuss why Hemingway adopted his technique in For Whom the Bell Tolls.
1. The most forceful theme can be conveyed through the imagery of a poem. Discuss with close reference to at least two poems from your course.
2. By referring closely to Plath's poems prescribed in the syllabus, discuss which two poems are typical of her poetic attitude?
3. Write a detailed note on the dominant thematic concern in Adrienne Rich's poem Final Notation.
4. Discuss the character and role of Violet in the novel Jazz (Morrison). By what particular devices and effects is she conveyed? How much sympathy do you have for her?
5. The freedom which the technique of Expressionism allowed Miller to express some of his thematic concerns artistically is clearly evident in the play The Crucible. Discuss.
6. "O'Neil's Placing a Greek theme in the middle of the last century has written the most modern of all his plays." Discuss the play Mourning Becomes Electra in the light of this statement.
7. The book begins and ends with the same image of Robert Jordan lying on the forest floor. Critics attribute this to the underlying circular nature of the book. Discuss why Hemingway adopted his technique in For Whom the Bell Tolls.
12. YEAR 2014
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks. 1. Discuss Richard Wiber as an urban poet with reference to his poems you have read.
2. Critically evaluate Aunt Jennifer's Tigers by Adrienne Rich.
3. Write a critical appraisal of Sylvia Plath's poem Poppies in October.
4. Analyse the character and role of Joe. Trace in JAZZ by Toni Morrison.
5. "Trial" and "Judgment" act as transmitters of public heat in The Crucible by Arthur Miller. Discuss.
6. Silence speaks out volumes and drives people mad in Mourning Becomes Electra by O'Neil. Discuss the statement with due textual support.
7. Earnest Hemingway is famous for his condensed, crisp and journalistic style of writing. Discuss the narrative techniques he uses in For Whom the Bell Tolls.
13. YEAR 2015
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Write a detailed critical appreciation of the poem "Still Citizen Sparrow" by Richard Wilbur.
2. What is the main theme of the poem "Aunt Jenifer's Tigers" by Adrienne Rich?
3. Write a critical appraisal of Sylvia Plath's poem "Bee Meeting".
4. "Jazz" is about race and slavery. Comment.
5. "The Crucible" is a play about moral conscience, free will and fate. Discuss.
6. "Mourning Becomes Electra" can be called a modern tragedy. Elucidate.
7. "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is about man's struggle to find meanings in a world dominated by chaos and disorder.
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