Exam Details
| Subject | American Novel | |
| Paper | ||
| Exam / Course | Masters Degree Programme in English | |
| Department | School of Humanities (SOH) | |
| Organization | indira gandhi national open university | |
| Position | ||
| Exam Date | June, 2016 | |
| City, State | new delhi, |
Question Paper
No. of Printed Pages: 2 IMEG-II I
MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH Term-End -447r June, 2016
MEG-" AMERICAN NOVEL
Time hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt one question from Section A and any four questions from Section B. Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
1. Discuss the distinctive features of the American novel. 20
OR
What do you understand by the term 'American Renaissance' Outline its major achievements. 20
SECTION B
2. Comment on the aspect of characterization in The Last of the Mohicans. 20
3. Bring out the salient features of American naturalism with reference to Sister Carrie. 20
4. Explore the concept of 'The American Dream' in The Great Gatsby. 20
5. Discuss the narrative strategies that William Faulkner employs in Light in August. 20
6. Comment on the theme of pastorality In J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. 20
7. Search for identity is the central theme of Scott Momaday's novel House Made of Dawn. Discuss. 20
8. Comment on the notion of mothering in The Color Purple. 20
9. Comment on nihilism in John Barth's The Floating Opera. 20
MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN ENGLISH Term-End -447r June, 2016
MEG-" AMERICAN NOVEL
Time hours Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt one question from Section A and any four questions from Section B. Attempt five questions in all. All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
1. Discuss the distinctive features of the American novel. 20
OR
What do you understand by the term 'American Renaissance' Outline its major achievements. 20
SECTION B
2. Comment on the aspect of characterization in The Last of the Mohicans. 20
3. Bring out the salient features of American naturalism with reference to Sister Carrie. 20
4. Explore the concept of 'The American Dream' in The Great Gatsby. 20
5. Discuss the narrative strategies that William Faulkner employs in Light in August. 20
6. Comment on the theme of pastorality In J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye. 20
7. Search for identity is the central theme of Scott Momaday's novel House Made of Dawn. Discuss. 20
8. Comment on the notion of mothering in The Color Purple. 20
9. Comment on nihilism in John Barth's The Floating Opera. 20
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