John Donne Past papers

John Donne  Past papers

Year 2015

1."Images can be used in two ways, as simile or as metaphor: simile compares, but metaphor feigns the identity of the objects". Is this definition application to Donne's poems in your course?

2. Write a critical note on the following;

(i) So Cruel Prison

(ii) Imagery in Donne

Year 2014

Discuss Donne's treatment of women in his poetry. (Donne's Poetry)

2013

Discuss Donne as a metaphysical poet.

2012

What is Donne's attitude towards women? Discuss in detail with 

reference to his love poems in your syllabus.

2011

•  Write a critical note on Donne's use of hyperbole and paradox in his poems.
• Write a critical analysis of the following poems:

(i) The Sun Rising

(ii) A Valediction: Forbidding Mourning

2010

Discuss in detail Donne's metaphysical images in his love poems and their significance.

2009

 Discuss the variety of Moods in which Donne treats love in his love poetry.

2008

'Donne's love lyrics spring not only from a strong and ingenious head but also from a passionate heart." Discuss.

2007

 Discuss Donne as poet of love OR
Write a comprehensive note on Donne's use of conceit.

2006

Discuss Donne as a Metaphysical poet.

2005

"Donne's Monarchy of wit was not a trick or fashion but one of the greatest achievements of the poetic intelligence." Discuss the appropriateness of this remark by Leishman.

2004

 Discuss the variety of Moods in which Donne treats Love in his love poetry.