Annamalai University B.A. degree examination, 2010 - English - Third year - Part - III - Paper - VI - Drama Question paper

( ENGLISH )
( THIRD YEAR )
( PART - III )
( PAPER - VI )
710. DRAMA
( Common to B.A. English & communication
& Double Degree - Old Regulations )
May ] [ Time : 3 Hours
Maximum : 100 Marks

Annotate any FIVE of the following Passages,
choosing at least TWO from each Group.

GROUP - A (5 × 4 = 20)

1. A loft cedar tree, fair flourishing On whose top branches kingly eagles perch, And by the bank a Canker creeps me up, And gets unto the highest bough of all.

2. For now, my lord the king regards me not. But does upon the love of Gaveston. He clasps his cheeks and hangs about his neck - smiles in his face and whispers in his ears.

3. But what are kings when regiment is gone but perfect shadows in a sunshine day.

4. Fairwell fair queen, weep not Mortimer this scorns the world, and as a traveler goes to
discover countries yet unknown.

5. Fear 'd am I more than loved, let me be fear'd and when I frown. Make all the court look pale.

GROUP - B

1. A good deal I' ll Keep the cloak ; and you take care that nobody comes in and sees without it. This is a better weapon than the revolver.

2. And there was Don Quixote.... ought to be court - martialled for it.

3. Madam ! it was the cradle and grave of my military reputation.

4. That is the whole secret of successful fighting.

5. It he discovers our secret, he will never forgive me ; and my daughter's life will hardly be safe.

II. Answer any ONE of the following :(1 × 20 = 20)

11. 'Character is destiny'. Explain with reference to Edward - II.
12. Sketch the character of Kent.
13. Discuss Edward - II a typical Marlovian Tragedy.

II. Answer any ONE of the following :(1 × 20 = 20)

14. Examine Shaw's Views on War in Arms and the Man.
15. How does Shaw portray his women characters in Arms and the Man ?
16. Discuss Arms and The Man as an anti romantic comedy.

IV. Answer any ONE of the following : (2 × 20 = 40)

17. (a) Treat The way of the World as a satire on the Restoration Comedy.
(OR)
(b) Attempt a character sketch of Millamant.

18. (a) Anti - sentimental comedy and The Rivals.
(OR)
(b) How does Lydia Languish serve as a representative of her times.

19. (a) Consider Strife as a conflict between capital and labour.
(OR)
(b) Analyze the plot of strife.