B.A. ENGLISH (PU) - PAST PAPER (A) 2013

PAPER NO. 20

(YEAR 2013 - GROUP II)

1. Explain with reference to the context any THREE of the followings:
(i) And into my garden stole
When the night had veil'd the pole:
In the morning glad I see
My foe outstrech'd beneath the tree.
(ii) Or to what distant lands were may have gone
Through all the years will never have been forgot.
(iii) The fog comes
On little cat feet
(iv) Be bright, be sensible. Remember the day, the password is "Sophy".
(v) Primrose. Of course. I don't mean marriage in general. I mean marriage with John. He makes me feel all funny inside.
2. Attempt any TWO of the following questions. 
(i) Is Ole Anderson a coward? Discuss with reference to "The Killers".
(ii) Ustad Mangu is painted as a fool in "The New Constitution". Support or refute the statement.
(iii) How does Smirnov make a fun of Popova in "The Bear"?
3. Attempt any TWO of the following questions. 
(i) How were we, according to Liaquat Ali Khan, justified in our demand for Pakistan?
(ii) Write a note on the character sketch of grandmother in "My Grandfather".
(iii) How does Max Beerbohm differentiate between Hosts and Guests?
4. Attempt any TWO of the following questions.
(i) The hero's dreams are pure, innocent, and romantic. Elaborate. (Tartary)
(ii) The protagonist in "The Rebel" critiques the monotony of modern life. Discuss.
(iii) What is the real nature of Keats' fears in "When I have Fears."?
5. Attempt any TWO of the following questions. 
(i) Elaborate Santiago's strategies to confront loneliness.
(ii) Every day is a nes day, says Santiago. Comment.
(iii) Discuss the sea as a living entity.