Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University MA (English Literature) II SEM Drama - II [MAE202T] June 2021 Question Paper

Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam University

Master of Arts (English Literature)

Second Semester Examination, June-2021

Drama - II [MAE202T]

Time: 3:00 Hrs Max Marks 85

Note : Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.

Q.1 (a) Discuss Dryden‟s "All for love" as a heroic play.

(b) How is the theme of love expressed in All For Love.

OR

(a) Explain the role of friendship in Dryden‟s heroic tragedy “All For Love”

(b) Discuss the double standard of Morality in The Way of World.

Q.2 (a) How to cite the literature note for The Way of World.

(b) What is Bernard Shaw‟s idea of superman in „Man and Superman?

OR

(a) What does the restoration audience‟s reaction to the play say about society at

that time?

(b) What are the features of Dryden‟s heroic tragedy? How is all for love an

heroic tragedy?

Q.3 (a) Analyse man & superman as a Philosophical Play.

(b) Comment on the distinctive tone and point of view of the stage directions in

“Man and Superman”

OR

(a) Justify the significance of the Title “Justice”.

(b) Discuss Man & Superman as a drama of ideas.

Q.4 (a) In act one Mrs. Linde describes Nora as 'a child' is the assessment of Nora‟s

state of development valid.

(b) How can one compare Nora & Christine Linde in A Doll‟s House by Henrik

ibsen?

OR

(a) Discuss the theme of the play "The Fire and the Rain” by Girish Karnad.

(b) Write about characters of The Fire and the Rain.

Q.5 (a) How would you summarize the poem “Imagination” by George Bernard

Shaw.

(b) What is the Structure of “Imagination” by George Bernard Shaw? Explain.

OR

(a) In what ways in restoration literature an “anticipation literature”.

(b) What does this suggest about the perspective of the writers of this era?

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