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LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI 600 034
B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION ENGLISH LITERATURE
FOURTHSEMESTER APRIL 2018
16UEL4ES01- COMPARATIVE LITERATURE:THEORY AND PRACTICE
Date: 23-04-2018 Dept. No. Max. 100 Marks
Time: 09:00-12:00
Part A
Answer any EIGHT (four from each section) in about 100 words each: x 5 40)
Section I
1. Write a short essay on the French theory of Comparative Literature.
2. Explain how the poems 'Ode to a Skylark' and 'Sparrow' display romantic
characteristics of poetry.
3. Comparative Literature has a very wide scope. Discuss.
4. Bring out the similarities and differences in the treatment of love in the plays
'Shakunthala' and 'Tempest'.
5. How does Illiad differ from Ramayana in its depiction of mortals and immortals?
Section II
6. Define Translation. Give examples.
7. What are the three types of translation according to Dryden?
8. Explain the terms Inter-Semiotic Translation Equivalence
9. Write a short note on Bible translation.
10. Comment on the Greek and Roman influence on translation.
Part B
Answer the following in about 250 words each: x 20 40)
Section I
11. Coolie by Mulk Raj Anand is a more realistic and poignant narration when
compared to Oliver Twist. Substantiate.
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12. Compare and contrast the two great epics, Illiad and Ramayana.
Section II
13. Trace the history of translation from the classical times to the 21st Century.
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14. Discuss the problems involved in literary translation with examples.
Part C
Answer any ONE of the following: x 20= 20)
15. Extracts from Thirukkural and The Analects have been given below. Attempt a
thorough comparison of these two works using the lines given below:
The military, citizenry, resources, advisors, friends and fortresses (Chapter 39)
Who owns these six is a lion amongst kings.
Fearlessness, generosity, wisdom and vitality:
These four are persistent characteristics expected of a king.
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Vigilance, erudition and boldness:
These three never abandon a competent ruler.
Strategising, earning revenues, preserving and allocating resources:
A government should be capable of.
The world will euologise a ruler, who is
easily accessible and refrains from rude rebukes.
The Master said, 'Guide them by edicts, keep them in line with punishments, and the common people will stay out of trouble but will have no sense of shame. Guide them by virtue, keep them in line with the rites, and they will besides havi ng a sense of shame, reform themselves. chapter
The Master said, 'You will be looked upon as obsequious by others if you observe every detail of the rites in serving your lord'. (chapter
Duke Ting asked, 'How should the ruler employ the services of his subjects? And how should a subject serve his ruler?'
Confucius answered, 'The ruler should employ the services of his subjects in accordance with the rites. A subject should serve his ruler by doing his best. (chapter
The master said, 'While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man cherishes generous treatment. (chapter
16. Translate the following poem from Tamil to English and discuss the problems in translating it.