English Literature Project 2021-22 , Class 10, SMC ,Nainital

Topics :
Drama- 500 words (Attempt any one)
1) Conventional stereo typical women in Shakespeare'ssociety were
submissive and powerless. How do the female characters of
'TheMerchant of Venice' defy that age? Compare and contrast to the
women of the 21stcentury.

OR
2)Discuss how the trial scene reveals a conflict between justice and mercy. Is
the conflict resolved? If so how?

Poetry – 500 words (Attempt any one)

1) Discuss Robert Browning’s ‘The Patriot’ as a dramatic monologue. What is
your perspective about the end of the poem and how can you justify it
considering current situations in life
OR
2) With Reference to the poem ‘Nine Gold Medals’ highlight how the poem
Celebrates basic human values in sports.

Short Story - - 500words (Attempt any one)

1) Write a review on the story 'The Little match Girl' by Hans Christian
Andersen
(points to be covered in the review: *plot *characters *Message)

OR
2) The Blue Bead by Norah Burke depicts the theme , “Where there is a
will ,there is a way”. State how Blue Bead is a tale of triumph of human
courage.

Instructions :
● Students will choose anyone topic from each section.
● Project should be completed till 10th of September
● Name, Class ,Section ,Roll number should be mentioned on the cover page.
(Also write English Literature project
Drama , Poem , and Short Story )
 Total three topics ● Maximum number of pages 20.
● 500 words per topic
● Caption the relevant photos pasted
● The following order is to be maintained:
 Cover page
 Acknowledgement
 Index
 Introduction (overall introduction to be given)
 Content
 Conclusion
 Bibliography