March/April-2023 [NEW COURSE] ENG P9 Indian English Literature (Novels)(Core) Time: 2:30 Hours Marks: 70 Instructions: 1. All questions are compulsory. 2. Figures to the right indicate marks. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Q.1 Critically evaluate the plot of construction in Guide. (14) OR Q.1 Draw the character sketch of Raju. Q.2 Introduce novel as a literary form in Indian English literature. (14) OR Q.2 Comment on the characteristics and history of novel as a literary form in Indian English literature. Q.3 Describe the critical evaluation of the novel Bye Bye Black Bird. (14) OR Q.3 Discuss about the identity crisis found in the novel Bye Bye Black Bird by Anita Desai. Q.4 Critically analyze the theme of the novel Guide. (14) OR Q.4 Examine the manner in which Anita Desai employs cultural conflicts in Bye Bye Black Bird. Q.5 Write short notes. (Any Two) (14) 1. Rosie 2. Dev 3. Marco Polo 4. Adit ******************************