Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University MA III SEM (English Literature) Critical Theory (MAE 301T) Dec 2020 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Master of Arts (English Literature)

Third Semester Main Examination, Dec-2020

Critical Theory (MAE 301T)

Time: 3:00 Hrs

Max Marks 85

Note : (i) Attempt all questions.

(ii) Each question has two parts.

Q.1 (a) What do you understand by the Bhava-Rasa theory in Indian art? Discuss

contribution of Abhinava gupta towards this theory

10

(b) What have been mentioned as Bhavas how do they make us feel the various

emotions? Kindly explain the terms samgraha synoptic gist, Karika (Mnemonical verse)

and Nimkta, (rthmological derivation) The Natya Shastra of bharat muni.

7

OR

(a) Give critical note on Anandavardhan‟s Theory of Dhwani

10

(b) Explain types of Dhwani in Indian aesthetics and cognitive elements.

7

Q.2 (a) What is the highest form of happiness according to Aristotle? Is there any other form

of happiness? How has this view been criticized?

10

(b) What does Aristotle consider the highest form of wisdom? With what is it

concerned? 7

OR

(a) What comparisons and contrasts does longinus make between rhetorical visualization

and poetic visualization?

10

(b) How does imitation of “great writers of the past” conduce to sublime effects.

7

Q.3 (a) Discuss the plan and purpose of the “An essay of dramatic Poesy”.

10

(b) Discuss Dryden place as a critic in the history of English literary criticism.

7

OR

(a) Why Johnson‟s “Preface to Shakespeare” a land mark in Shakespearean criticism.

 10

(b) Dr. Johnson is a biased critic of Shakespeare, Do you agree? Please give reference

from Johnson‟s preface to Shakespeare.

7

Q.4 (a) Critically analyze “I wandered lonely as a cloud”. According to wordsworth‟s own

criteria for poetry as described in the “Preface to Lyrical Ballads”. Does it have desired

effect. 10

(b) What is Wordsworth‟s contribution as a critic of culture?

7

 OR

(a) Comment on Coleridge as a critic based on his Biographia literaria.

10

(b) Examine how Coleridge see poetry is a made of knowledge.

7

Q.5 (a) How does the theme of faith manifest in Matthew Arnold‟s poetry?

10

(b) Does Arnold take a reflective or emotional stance in his poetry? Explain.

7

OR

(a) What is “Tradition and Individual Talent”?

10

(b) What is T.S Eliot view on historical sense in “Tradition and Individual Talent?

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