GNDU Drama (Elizabethan) Question paper of M.A English

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Guru Nanak Dev University
General Master of Arts - English (MEG) Drama (Elizabethan)
M.A. English Question paper

Drama (Elizabethan)

Time Allowed: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt all the questions.

PART-A

1. Attempt any six of the following in about 150 words each:

(a) What does Aristotle means by Anagnorisis?

(b) How is poetry, according to Aristotle, superior to History?

(c) Discuss the significance of the Good and the Bad angels in the play Dr. Faustus.

(d) Comment on Faustuss address to Helen in the play Dr. Faustus.

(e) Give an account of the role of Polonius in the play Hamlet.

(f) Highlight the personality traits of Horatio in the play Hamlet.

(g) Discuss Oliver-Celia relationship in the play As You Like it. (6*6=36)

PART-B

2. Write a comprehensive note on Aristotles theory of Catharsis.
Or
Discuss Aristotles concept of tragedy. [Marks=16]

3. Critically comment on tragic irony and dilemma in Doctor Faustus.
Or
Discuss Doctor Faustus as a morality play. [Marks=16]

4. Is it appropriate to call Hamlet a revenge play? Give a reasoned answer.
Or
Make a thematic analysis of Hamlets soliloquies. [Marks=16]

5. Define a pastoral comedy. Which characteristic feature of pastoral comedy can be applied to As You Like it? Discuss in detail.
Or
Analyse Rosalind-Celia relationship. [Marks=16]

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