+3 - I - S - CBCS -(MS) - Arts - (H) - Core - 2 - English - (R&B)

2021
Full Marks - 80
Time - As in the Programme
The figure in the right-hand margin indicates marks.
Section - A
Answer any THREE questions : [20×3=60
1. Discuss the various aspects of poetry written during the English Revolution. How
was English poetry shaped by the political upheavals of the period ?
OR
Outline the significant elements of Restoration comedy.
2. Discuss the various metaphysical elements in Marvell's 'To His Coy Mistress'.
OR
Critically appreciate Milton's 'Lycidas' as a pastoral elegy.
3. Comment on the reversal of master-slave relationship in Jonson's 'Volpone'.
OR
Attempt a character sketch of Mosca.
4. Discuss the significance of the title 'All for Love'. How is the subtitle 'the World
Well Lost' relevant to the theme of the play ?
OR
Discuss the elements of heroic tragedy in Dryden's 'All for Love'.
Section - B
5. Annotate Write short notes on any TWO of the following : [10×2=20
(a) Masques in Jacobean drama
(b) "O place ! O people ! Manners ! Fram'd to please.
All nations, customs, kindreds, languages !
I am a free-born Roman; suffer then
That I amongst you live a citizen."
(c) Elements of beast fable in 'Volpone'
(d) The significance of the court scene in 'Volpone'
(e) Antony
(f) Role of friendship in Dryden's 'All for Love'


+3 - I - S - CBCS - (MS) - Arts - (H) - Core - 2 - English - (R&B)
(31)