1. YEAR 2003
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Jane Austen has used irony as a part of her narrative technique. Illustrate this from her novel Pride and Prejudice.
2. "Among the English novelists, Dickens is neither the most consummate artist, nor the finest psychologist, nor the most accomplished realist, nor the most seductive of tale writers; best he is probably the most national, the most typical, and the greatest of them all." How far do you agree with this evaluation of Dickens work?
3. To what extent do you think are Fate and Chance an integral part of the tragedy in Hardy's work The Return of the Native?
4. "He is a male Jane Austen, cruder and more expansive, but equally secure in his knowledge of what he can do, and with the same clear determination not to transgress into world which he does not understand". How far does Trollope fall true to this critical observation of his work?
5. Discuss Adam's education and growth to maturity through a process of suffering; as demonstrated in George Eliot's novel Adam Bede.
6. Of all the novelists that you have read, which one appeals to you the most and for what literary and artistic reasons.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following subjects:
(i) Novel in Victorian Times
(ii) Hardy's Tragic Vision
(iii) Jane Austen's Position as a Novelist in Modern Times
(iv) Dickens Position as the Greatest Literary Writer of His Times
2. YEAR 2004
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. The larger subject in Pride and Prejudice is human nature. Elaborate this with reference to the two main characters - Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
2. How far may Hardy's The Return of the Native be described as a study in disillusionment?
3. Discuss the manner in which Anthony Trollope contextualizes the broad historical, technological and social concerns of his times in Bar Chester Towers.
4. Write a detailed comment on Anthony Trollope's art of characterization in the light of R.H. Hutton's observation that ---- 'Everybody in Mr. Trollope is more or less under pressure swayed lither and thither by opposite attractions assailed on this side and that by the strategy of rivals.'
5. Trace the development of Adam Bede's self-realization through a process of emotional turmoil within him.
6. Discuss the symbolic treatment of La Guillotine by Dicken's in "A Tale of Two Cities" to convey the violence and bloodshed of the French Revolution.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Nature as a Backdrop in Hardy's Novels
(ii) Jane Austen's Stylistic Technique
(iii) A Tale of Two Cites as Historical Fiction
(iv) George Eliot's Narrative Technique
1. The larger subject in Pride and Prejudice is human nature. Elaborate this with reference to the two main characters - Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet.
2. How far may Hardy's The Return of the Native be described as a study in disillusionment?
3. Discuss the manner in which Anthony Trollope contextualizes the broad historical, technological and social concerns of his times in Bar Chester Towers.
4. Write a detailed comment on Anthony Trollope's art of characterization in the light of R.H. Hutton's observation that ---- 'Everybody in Mr. Trollope is more or less under pressure swayed lither and thither by opposite attractions assailed on this side and that by the strategy of rivals.'
5. Trace the development of Adam Bede's self-realization through a process of emotional turmoil within him.
6. Discuss the symbolic treatment of La Guillotine by Dicken's in "A Tale of Two Cities" to convey the violence and bloodshed of the French Revolution.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Nature as a Backdrop in Hardy's Novels
(ii) Jane Austen's Stylistic Technique
(iii) A Tale of Two Cites as Historical Fiction
(iv) George Eliot's Narrative Technique
3. YEAR 2005
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Faithful observation, personal detachment and a fine sense of ironic comedy are among Jane Austen's chief characteristics as a writer.
2. Trollope preferred to describe his characters before showing them in action and sometimes his initial descriptions of them are more interesting than their own subsequent bahaviour. Discuss.
3. The character of Adam Bede is built up from the firm foundation of Native Sagacity and an indomitable sense of justice. Comment.
4. Unlike Hetty, Adam Bede is a man we are called upon to understand in depth; where she is static and bewildered, he is evolving and aware.
5. Symbolism leads additional meanings to those which are apparent on the surface. Discuss with special reference to A Tale of Two Cities.
6. Through a series of events over which Clym has very little control, he come to feel responsible for the deaths of his mother and wife. Discuss.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Jane Austen's Limited Range
(ii) Trollope's Art of Characterization
(iii) Edgon Heath symbolizes the whole cosmic order in which man is but an insignificant particle
(iv) There was a revolution in the life of Dickens which corresponds to the external revolution.
1. Faithful observation, personal detachment and a fine sense of ironic comedy are among Jane Austen's chief characteristics as a writer.
2. Trollope preferred to describe his characters before showing them in action and sometimes his initial descriptions of them are more interesting than their own subsequent bahaviour. Discuss.
3. The character of Adam Bede is built up from the firm foundation of Native Sagacity and an indomitable sense of justice. Comment.
4. Unlike Hetty, Adam Bede is a man we are called upon to understand in depth; where she is static and bewildered, he is evolving and aware.
5. Symbolism leads additional meanings to those which are apparent on the surface. Discuss with special reference to A Tale of Two Cities.
6. Through a series of events over which Clym has very little control, he come to feel responsible for the deaths of his mother and wife. Discuss.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Jane Austen's Limited Range
(ii) Trollope's Art of Characterization
(iii) Edgon Heath symbolizes the whole cosmic order in which man is but an insignificant particle
(iv) There was a revolution in the life of Dickens which corresponds to the external revolution.
4. YEAR 2006
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Jane Austen was fully alive to her limitations, as such, she never touched a character or scene she did not thoroughly knew. Discuss.
2. A Tale of Two Cities is Dickens' most impersonal novel especially because of the grand objectivity of historical events with which it deals. Discuss.
3. Mr. Slope is a cunning and ruthless opportunist loyal to none but himself. Discuss with special reference to Barchester Towers.
4. Clym's blindness is a physical manifestation, a symbol of his intellectual obtuseness or social maladjustment. Discuss.
5. Being superior to Hetty both in years and in experience of the world, Arthur's responsibility is much greater for the suffering and tragedy of poor Hetty. Discuss.
6. Hetty lives simply by the coercive morality of the community and when this is broken, she is destroyed. Discuss.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Jane Austen's Art of Characterization
(ii) The Role of Fate and Destiny in Hardy's Novels
(iii) Symbolism in A Tale of Two Cities
(iv) George Eliot's Art of Narration
1. Jane Austen was fully alive to her limitations, as such, she never touched a character or scene she did not thoroughly knew. Discuss.
2. A Tale of Two Cities is Dickens' most impersonal novel especially because of the grand objectivity of historical events with which it deals. Discuss.
3. Mr. Slope is a cunning and ruthless opportunist loyal to none but himself. Discuss with special reference to Barchester Towers.
4. Clym's blindness is a physical manifestation, a symbol of his intellectual obtuseness or social maladjustment. Discuss.
5. Being superior to Hetty both in years and in experience of the world, Arthur's responsibility is much greater for the suffering and tragedy of poor Hetty. Discuss.
6. Hetty lives simply by the coercive morality of the community and when this is broken, she is destroyed. Discuss.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Jane Austen's Art of Characterization
(ii) The Role of Fate and Destiny in Hardy's Novels
(iii) Symbolism in A Tale of Two Cities
(iv) George Eliot's Art of Narration
5. YEAR 2007
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Irony is the most effective weapon Jane Austen has in her arsenal. Discuss.
2. With her seductive charms Signora Neroni loves to put the male romanticism to shame. Discuss with special reference to Barchester Towers.
3. A Tale of Two Cities is the story of conflict of interests and clash of characters. Discuss.
4. Hetty is profoundly and eternally selfish. Discuss.
5. Arthur is too weak to follow his own conscience without being forced to do so. Discuss.
6. Do you agree with Hardy that fate or destiny is indifferent and often hostile to human happiness?
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) George Eliot's Art of Characterization
(ii) Trollope's Humour and Style
(iii) Jane Austen as a Moralist
(iv) Tragic Element in A Tale of Two Cities
1. Irony is the most effective weapon Jane Austen has in her arsenal. Discuss.
2. With her seductive charms Signora Neroni loves to put the male romanticism to shame. Discuss with special reference to Barchester Towers.
3. A Tale of Two Cities is the story of conflict of interests and clash of characters. Discuss.
4. Hetty is profoundly and eternally selfish. Discuss.
5. Arthur is too weak to follow his own conscience without being forced to do so. Discuss.
6. Do you agree with Hardy that fate or destiny is indifferent and often hostile to human happiness?
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) George Eliot's Art of Characterization
(ii) Trollope's Humour and Style
(iii) Jane Austen as a Moralist
(iv) Tragic Element in A Tale of Two Cities
6. YEAR 2008
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. In A Tale of Two Cities Dickens heightens the underlying meaning of Novel through his sophisticated use of irony. Discuss.
2. Why is Trollope known as Male Jane Austen? Explain
3. "Hardy's minor characters are grouped together without being fully individualized". Discuss.
4. Hardy related human disasters to weakness and lack of will. He is not a fatalist. Discuss.
5. Jane Austen develops and then releases the antagonism between Elizabeth and Darcy in such a way that they themselves are made to realize the folly of their pride and their prejudice. Discuss.
6. Adam Bede reflects George Eliot's psychological insight into human character and motives. Discuss.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Trollope's Art of Characterization
(ii) Jane Austen's Humour and Style
(iii) George Eliot's Art of Novel Writing
(iv) Autobiographical Element in A Tale of Two Cities
1. In A Tale of Two Cities Dickens heightens the underlying meaning of Novel through his sophisticated use of irony. Discuss.
2. Why is Trollope known as Male Jane Austen? Explain
3. "Hardy's minor characters are grouped together without being fully individualized". Discuss.
4. Hardy related human disasters to weakness and lack of will. He is not a fatalist. Discuss.
5. Jane Austen develops and then releases the antagonism between Elizabeth and Darcy in such a way that they themselves are made to realize the folly of their pride and their prejudice. Discuss.
6. Adam Bede reflects George Eliot's psychological insight into human character and motives. Discuss.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following topics:
(i) Trollope's Art of Characterization
(ii) Jane Austen's Humour and Style
(iii) George Eliot's Art of Novel Writing
(iv) Autobiographical Element in A Tale of Two Cities
7. YEAR 2009
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. The novels are George Eliot are 'organic wholes' in as much as story, characters and the social environment are well integrated. Do you agree? Attempt with reference to Adam Bede.
2. Discuss Jane Austen as a moralist with reference to Pride and Prejudice.
3. Critically analyze Trollope's humour and style in Barchester Towers.
4. "Hardy's minor characters are rich in the gathered wisdom of ancient days have have learnt to endure and accept." Substantiate with reference to Return of the Native.
5. Show how the French Revolution and Dickens' own life influenced the writing of A Tale of Two Cities.
6. "Pride in the main characters, and lack of it in Austen's minor characters is a major theme in Pride and Prejudice". Substantiate.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) The Element of Chance in Hardy's Return of the Native
(ii) George Eliot's Realism in Adam Bede
(iii) Dickens' Humour and Pathos in A Tale of Two Cities
(iv) Jane Austen's Male Characters in Pride and Prejudice
1. The novels are George Eliot are 'organic wholes' in as much as story, characters and the social environment are well integrated. Do you agree? Attempt with reference to Adam Bede.
2. Discuss Jane Austen as a moralist with reference to Pride and Prejudice.
3. Critically analyze Trollope's humour and style in Barchester Towers.
4. "Hardy's minor characters are rich in the gathered wisdom of ancient days have have learnt to endure and accept." Substantiate with reference to Return of the Native.
5. Show how the French Revolution and Dickens' own life influenced the writing of A Tale of Two Cities.
6. "Pride in the main characters, and lack of it in Austen's minor characters is a major theme in Pride and Prejudice". Substantiate.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) The Element of Chance in Hardy's Return of the Native
(ii) George Eliot's Realism in Adam Bede
(iii) Dickens' Humour and Pathos in A Tale of Two Cities
(iv) Jane Austen's Male Characters in Pride and Prejudice
8. YEAR 2010
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. "George Eliot's Adam Bede is nothing but Adam's growth to maturity through a process of suffering". Substantiate.
2. "Pride and Prejudice is simultaneously high comedy, devastating satire and compassionate panorama". Critically comment.
3. "Trollope's Barchester Towers is a picture of common life enlivened by humour and sweetened by pathos." Substantiate.
4. Critically examine the significance of Egdon Heath in Thomas Hardy's Return of the Native.
5. Examine in detail the picaresque elements in Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.
6. Critically evaluate how Jane Austen has integrated social concerns of her age in Pride and Prejudice.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Revival of Twentieth Century Interest in Trollope
(ii) The Rendering of Male Characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
(iii) Hardy's Pessimism
(iv) Dickens' Narrative Style
1. "George Eliot's Adam Bede is nothing but Adam's growth to maturity through a process of suffering". Substantiate.
2. "Pride and Prejudice is simultaneously high comedy, devastating satire and compassionate panorama". Critically comment.
3. "Trollope's Barchester Towers is a picture of common life enlivened by humour and sweetened by pathos." Substantiate.
4. Critically examine the significance of Egdon Heath in Thomas Hardy's Return of the Native.
5. Examine in detail the picaresque elements in Dickens' A Tale of Two Cities.
6. Critically evaluate how Jane Austen has integrated social concerns of her age in Pride and Prejudice.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Revival of Twentieth Century Interest in Trollope
(ii) The Rendering of Male Characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice
(iii) Hardy's Pessimism
(iv) Dickens' Narrative Style
9. YEAR 2011
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. How far do you think that the ending of George Eliot's Adam Bede is effective?
2. Critically examine the events and characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in the light of the title of the novel.
3. Discuss Trollope's presentation of character and setting in Barchester Towers.
4. "The presence of the vast passionless heath puts the human movements into perspective as the senseless hurrying of arts". Discuss with reference to Thomas Hardy's presentation of Egdon Heath in Return of the Native.
5. Critically analyze Dickens' narrative technique and style in A Tale of Two Cities.
6. Compare and contrast the Bennet sisters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Hardy's Fatalism
(ii) A Character Sketch of Elizabeth Bennet
(iii) Characterization in Trollope
(iv) Dickens' Humour
1. How far do you think that the ending of George Eliot's Adam Bede is effective?
2. Critically examine the events and characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice in the light of the title of the novel.
3. Discuss Trollope's presentation of character and setting in Barchester Towers.
4. "The presence of the vast passionless heath puts the human movements into perspective as the senseless hurrying of arts". Discuss with reference to Thomas Hardy's presentation of Egdon Heath in Return of the Native.
5. Critically analyze Dickens' narrative technique and style in A Tale of Two Cities.
6. Compare and contrast the Bennet sisters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Hardy's Fatalism
(ii) A Character Sketch of Elizabeth Bennet
(iii) Characterization in Trollope
(iv) Dickens' Humour
10. YEAR 2012
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Trollope's there in Barchester Towers is "The world and the way of the world". Discuss.
2. Critically analyze the male characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
3. "Of all George Eliot's novels Adam Bede possesses the most clearly discernible pattern." Elaborate.
4. In A Tale of Two Cites, Dickens revealed some of the horrors of the living conditions of those times. Substantiate.
5. Discuss the fatalistic elements in Hardy's Return of the Native and highlight other elements of his vision.
6. Egdon Heath is a symbol of an indifferent universe. Do you agree?
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Trollope - The True Successor to Fielding
(ii) Jane Austen's Heroine in Pride and Prejudice
(iii) George Eliot's Vision
(iv) Dickens' Narrative Style
1. Trollope's there in Barchester Towers is "The world and the way of the world". Discuss.
2. Critically analyze the male characters in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
3. "Of all George Eliot's novels Adam Bede possesses the most clearly discernible pattern." Elaborate.
4. In A Tale of Two Cites, Dickens revealed some of the horrors of the living conditions of those times. Substantiate.
5. Discuss the fatalistic elements in Hardy's Return of the Native and highlight other elements of his vision.
6. Egdon Heath is a symbol of an indifferent universe. Do you agree?
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Trollope - The True Successor to Fielding
(ii) Jane Austen's Heroine in Pride and Prejudice
(iii) George Eliot's Vision
(iv) Dickens' Narrative Style
11. YEAR 2013
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks. Summaries and plot analysis should be avoided.
1. "The major theme of Barchester Towers by Trollope is the ongoing struggle between the conservative and liberal. Discuss with reference to characterisation and setting.
2. Through four marriages in Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen defines good and bad reason for marriage. Discuss.
3. Would it be pertinent to interpret George Eliot's Adam Bede as an attainment of a better understanding of life?
4. Death and resurrection are the major concerns in Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities". Critically analyse.
5. 'Eustacia Vye is a born romantic of odds with her environment'. Discuss with reference to Hardy's Return of the Native.
6. Hardy's chief weakness in plot arises from the view of causality. Substantiate with reference to Return of the Native.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) George Eliot's Intimate Knowledge of Country Life and Interests
(ii) Dickens' Novels Live Through His Characterization
(iii) Public and Society Activity in Trollope's Barchester Towers
(iv) Element of Satire in Austen's Pride and Prejudice
1. "The major theme of Barchester Towers by Trollope is the ongoing struggle between the conservative and liberal. Discuss with reference to characterisation and setting.
2. Through four marriages in Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen defines good and bad reason for marriage. Discuss.
3. Would it be pertinent to interpret George Eliot's Adam Bede as an attainment of a better understanding of life?
4. Death and resurrection are the major concerns in Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities". Critically analyse.
5. 'Eustacia Vye is a born romantic of odds with her environment'. Discuss with reference to Hardy's Return of the Native.
6. Hardy's chief weakness in plot arises from the view of causality. Substantiate with reference to Return of the Native.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) George Eliot's Intimate Knowledge of Country Life and Interests
(ii) Dickens' Novels Live Through His Characterization
(iii) Public and Society Activity in Trollope's Barchester Towers
(iv) Element of Satire in Austen's Pride and Prejudice
12. YEAR 2014
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. "The plot of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE has an exactness of structure and symmetry of form." Discuss.
2. "Though born on the Heath, Eustacia was emotionally alien to it." Comment.
3. How does Dickens deal with the theme of Death and Resurrection in A TALE OF TWO CITIES?
4. "Jane Austen was a moralist of eighteenth century". Do you agree with this statement.
5. Discuss the significance of the fact that Trollope's novel BARCHESTER TOWERS is told from the third person omniscient point of view.
6. Trace the development of Adam Bede's self-realization through a process of emotional turmoil within him.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Methodism in Adam Bede
(ii) Jane Austen's Morality
(iii) Thomas Hardy's Concept of Tragedy
(iv) Objects and Places in Barchester Towers
1. "The plot of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE has an exactness of structure and symmetry of form." Discuss.
2. "Though born on the Heath, Eustacia was emotionally alien to it." Comment.
3. How does Dickens deal with the theme of Death and Resurrection in A TALE OF TWO CITIES?
4. "Jane Austen was a moralist of eighteenth century". Do you agree with this statement.
5. Discuss the significance of the fact that Trollope's novel BARCHESTER TOWERS is told from the third person omniscient point of view.
6. Trace the development of Adam Bede's self-realization through a process of emotional turmoil within him.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) Methodism in Adam Bede
(ii) Jane Austen's Morality
(iii) Thomas Hardy's Concept of Tragedy
(iv) Objects and Places in Barchester Towers
13. YEAR 2015
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. "Jane Austen described life as a matrimonial game". How far do you agree with this statement based on "Pride and Prejudice"?
2. To what extent is Eustacia Vye responsible for the tragedy in Hardy's "The Return of the Native"?
3. Describe George Eliot's art of characterization with special reference to Adam Bede.
4. "Power and ambition are the key-notes in the novel "Barchester Towers". How far do you agree with this point of view?
5. Discuss "A Tale of Two Cities" as a historical novel.
6. What role do superstitions, pagan culture and fantasy play in Hardy's "The Return of the Native?
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following:
(i) The Role of Nature in Hardy's "The Return of the Native"
(ii) The Role of Women in "Barchester Towers"
(iii) George Eliot's Morality
(iv) Theme of Social Justice in "A Tale of Two Cities"
14. YEAR 2016
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. "Pride and Prejudice is simultaneously high comedy, devasting satire and compassionate panorama". Substantiate critically.
2. "Hardy's picture of Wessex is the most elaborate study of landscape in English Literature". Analyze.
3. In "A Tale of Two Cities" the story contributes more to the characterization than the dialogue. Discuss this narrative technique.
4. "Trollope is akin to Fielding on the one hand, to Jane Austen on the other, " says Walter Scott. How far do you agree?
5. "Of all George Eliot's novels ADAM BEDE posssesses the most clearly discernible pattern." What is your opinion?
6. Critically evaluate how Jane Austen has integrated social concerns of her age in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE?
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following;
(i) Thomas Hardy's Pessimism
(ii) Methodism in ADAM BEDE
(iii) Resurrection in "A Tale of Two Cities"
(iv) George Eliot's Humour
15. YEAR 2017
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explore the significance of social class in Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" and how it impacts relationships and marriage.
2. Is Egdon Heath a sinister force in Hardy's "The Return of the Native"? Why or why not?
3. "A Tale of Two Cities" by Dickens is not a history of the French Revolution, yet it is truer than history.
4. Discuss in detail the dynamics and presentation of the Poyser family in Eliot's "Adam Bede".
5. Critically analyze Trollope's presentation of church Doctrine and reform in "Barchester Towers".
6. In Dickens' :"A Tale of Two Cities", the Carton-Darnay dichotomy reflects the slipt focus of the story suggested by the two cities of the title. Discuss.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following;
(i) Function of Minor Characters in "The Return of the Native"
(ii) Mrs. Olivia Proudie's Characterization
(iii) Humour in "Pride and Prejudice"
(iv) Religion in "Adam Bede"
16. YEAR 2018
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss in detail how Jane Austen uses satire and iron in "Pride and Prejudicce" to criticize various aspects of 19th century English society.
2. The tragedy in Hardy's "The Return of the Native" is "arbitrary and accidenta;", "unnecessary and uncalled for". Do you agree?
3. Critically examine how Dicken's shows the classless formation of the new French Republic in "A Tale of Two Cities" become another form of class violence.
4. Discuss the significance of Love as a transformative force in Eliot's "Adam Bede".
5. Explore the major and minor female characters in Trollope's "Barchester Towers".
6. How far are the characters in Hardy's "The Return of the Native" bound to the soil, shaped by it and shackled to it in equal measure?
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following;
(i) Satire in Barchester Towers
(ii) Abuse of Power in A Tale of Two Cities
(iii) Symbolism in Adam Bede.
(iv) Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice
17. YEAR 2019
Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Critically examine the nature of Love and Romanc in Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" highlighting its socio-economic implications.
2. "The concept of Hardy's fatalism expressed in "The Return of the Native" is that human characters and action are the resultof the laws of heredity and environment over which man has no control". Discuss.
3. Dicken's "A Tale of Two Cities" is epic in historical scale, but also intimate showing how the personal and political intermingle. Comment.
4. Explore how Eliot's characterization in "Adam Bede" is a probing into the human psyche, its motivations, suffering and description of the underlying connections between the conscious and subconscious.
5. Analyze the theme of conflict in Trollope's "Barchester Towers" between forces wanting to maintain status quo, and those seeking change.
6. Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" is a classic comedy of manners which satirizes 18th century society, particulalry the expectations from women. Explain.
7. Write critical notes on any TWO of the following.
(i) Egdon Heath as a character in "The Return of the Native"
(ii) Role of Mr. Bennet in "Pride and Prejudice"
(iii) Trollope's Art of Characterization in "Barchester Towers"
(iv) Metaphor and Symbolism in "A Tale of Two Cities"
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