DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (English) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
INDIAN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Write briefly on Diravi's efforts to get his sister's family
resettled.
2. Draw a character sketch of Satyabati.
3. Write briefly on characterization in Rajee Seth's
Unarmed.
4. How does Bhalchandra Nemade portray life in a hostel in
Cocoon?
5. Comment on the structure of the sub plot involving
Makaranda and Madayantika in Bhavabuti's play.
6. How does Malati fall in love with Madhava?
7. Comment on the symbolism in Nikileswarar's poem.
8. Analyse the theme of the poem, "The Pleasure Dome".
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. How does Neela Padmanabhan's novel, Generations
mirror the beautiful and ugly sides of society?
10. Give an account of Subarnalata's life in her husband's
home.
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11. Elaborate on the theme and plot structure of the novel,
Unarmed.
12. How does Generations portray the life of migrant
communities?
13. Attempt a study of Sambasiva as a farce.
14. Critically evaluate the dramatic structure of Malati and
Madhava.
15. Attempt an eco-critical analysis of the poem, "The Rights
of the Earth".