Twentieth Century Novel (Honours 4th Year Question, 2019-20)

English

Subject Code: 241107

(Twentieth Century Novel)

Time-4 Hours

Full Marks-80

Part A

(Answer any ten questions)

Marks-1x10=10

1.     (a)    What does the 'Marabar Cave' symbolise?

        (b)    What does Ivory stand for?

        (c)    What town do the Morels live in?

        (d)    How many children do Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay have?

        (e)    Why is To the Lighthouse called the triple-decker novel?

        (f)    Who personifies the dark side of every men in Heart of Darkness?

        (g)    What does Dick try to breed other than turkey and chicken?

        (h)    How does Moses comfort Mary?

        (i)    Why does Clara love Paul?

        (j)    What is Eldorado Exploring Expedition?

        (k)    Why was the Bridge party arranged?

        (l)    What is the Nellie?

Part B

(Answer any five questions)

Marks-4x5=20

2.    What is the meaning of the title Heart of Darkness?

3.    Write a short note on apatheid.

4.    What do you know about Mr. Kurtz?

5.    Describe the trial scene in A Passage to India.

6.    What truth is revealed through the murder of Mary by Moses?

7.    Compare and contrast Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay.

8.    Describe the murder of Mary in The Grass is Singing.

9.    What is the significance of the friendship between Dr. Aziz and Mrs. Moore?

Part C

(Answer any five questions)

Marks-10x5=50

10.    Comment on the theme of conflict of cultures in A Passage to India.

11.    Critically examine Forster's depiction of Anglo-Indian community in Chandrapore.

12.    The novel The Grass is Singing is a story of a failed marriage - Discuss.

13.    Analyse Conrad's use of symbols in Heart of Darkness.

14.    Write on the character and role of Marlow in Heart of Darkness.

15.    Why does Paul fail to achieve meaningful relationship with either Miriam or Clara in Sons and Lovers?

16.    Discuss the character of Lily Brisco.

17.    Critically analyse the significance of the journey To the Lighthouse.