B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Fifth Semester
English Literature
SHAKESPEARE
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Write a note on Shakespeare's globe theatre.
2. What is the role of women in Shakespeare's plays?
3. Why does Adam ask Orlando to get away from the city?
4. Who is Touchstone?
5. Who becomes the king of England after Henry IV's death?
6. Who is sent by king Henry to destroy the Archbishop of
York?
7. What vision does Macbeth have before he kills Duncan?
8. What happens to lady Macbeth before she dies?
9. Where does Sycorax imprison Ariel?
10. What does prospero give as his reason for treating
Caliban badly?
Sub. Code
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer the following questions.
11. Comment on the clowns in Shakespeare's plays.
Or
Analyze Shakespeare's portrayal of women in his
plays.
12. A comparison and contrast of the two Dukes Duke
senior and Frederick.
Or
Why does Rosalind react so negatively?
13. Why does Henry IV, refuse to ransom Mortimer?
Or
Write a paragraph about the opening scene of
Henry IV Part
14. Discuss the role of 'Banquo'.
Or
Describe the scene in which Macduff is informed of
the death of his wife and his children.
15. Discuss Ferdinand's character.
Or
Describe the role of Caliban.
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three of the following is not exceeding
4 pages each.
16. Briefly explain Shakespeare's theatre and audience.
17. Discuss how the main threads of interest in You Like
are harmoniously blended?
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18. Comment on the historical significance of the play
Henry IV part I.
19. Write an essay on 'Macbeth' as a typical Shakespearean
tragedy.
20. Discuss Miranda's relationship with her father and lover.