Classical Novel - Past Papers - MA English Literature - Part 1 - Sargodha University

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Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Total Marks: 100
Passing Marks: 40 (As of 2020)
Note: Objective part is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from the subjective part. This paper is also known as Fiction I. 

2023

Short Questions

  1. Where does Joseph Andrews go after his dismissal from the job?
  2. What do you know about Pamela Andrews?
  3. What do you know about Mr. Justice in Joseph Andrews?
  4. What does Darcy say about Elizabeth at the hall?
  5. Describe the financial condition of the Bennett family.
  6. What type of lady is Mrs. Bennett?
  7. Why was Dr. Manette imprisoned? (A Tale of Two Cities).
  8. Who killed Marquis in "A Tale of Two Cities"?
  9. What happens at the end of the novel "Mill on the Floss"?
  10. What role Philip has played in Maggie's life? (Mill on the Floss)

Long Questions

  1. Discuss the different themes presented by Henry Fielding in Joseph Andrews? -
  2. Explain the significance of the title "Pride and Prejudice"?
  3. In "A Tale of Two Cities" Dickens discusses possibility of resurrection, necessity of sacrifice, tendency of violence and oppression, class and justice. Explain?
  4. What are the autobiographical elements in the novel "The Mill on the Floss"?
  5. What is the theme and basic idea of the novel "The Mill on the Floss"?
  6. How do nature and fate play a role in the novel? "Tess of the d'Urbervilles""

2022 IIA

Short Questions

  1. What novel did Henry Fielding parody while writing Joseph Andrews?
  2. Who is Mr. Tow-wouse?
  3. Who is Lady Catherine De Bourgh?
  4. Who is Stephen Guest?
  5. Who is Bob Jankin?
  6. Who is Mercy Chant?
  7. Who is Sorrow?
  8. What does wine symbolize in A Tale of Two Citles?
  9. Who is Charlotte Luons?
  10. Who is Mrs, Glegg?

Long Questions

  1. Henry Fielding states, "I defy the wisest man in the world to turn a true good action into ridicule" To what extent is this statement the pivot of Joseph Andrews?
  2. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife," is the first sentence of Pride and Prejudice. How does this sentence set the tone and reflect upon the novel?
  3. Compare and contrast the knitting of Madam Defarge with Lucy's golden thread in A Tale of Two Cities.
  4. How does Mill on the Floss depict the significance of memory und childhood of George Eliot?
  5. Discuss the differences found in characters of Angel Clare and Alec d'Urberville.
  6. How do Elizabeth Bennet's ideas on marriage differ from her society's? Which characters in the novel share Elizabeth's views of marriage and which characters reflect society's perspective?

2022

Short Questions

  1. What type of character is Parson Adams?
  2. Who are the Wilsons?
  3. Who is Jarvis Lorry?
  4. Who is Peter Pounce?
  5. Who is Lydia?
  6. Who is Lucy Deane?
  7. Where does Angel first see Tess?
  8. Who is Joan Durbytield?
  9. What does the river Floss represent?
  10. What is an autobiographical novel?

Long Questions

  1. "I describe not men, but manners; not an individual, but a species". Discuss Fielding's presentation of various characters in Joseph Andrews, in the light of the above comment.
  2. Pride and Prejudice reflects on the jarring class difference prevalent in the 18 Century English society. Do you agree? Justify your answer with support from the novel.
  3. A Tale of Two Cities is a novel of symbolic significance. What are the various symbols used in the novel? How have they contributed to the plot and themes of the story?
  4. In what ways does the past and the society claim upon the identities of characters in Mill on the Floss?
  5. In what ways are the narrator's evaluations - of Tess and her background, of the causes of her problems, of Angel Clare and of religious hypocrisy - intended to shape our view of events?
  6. Consider the ending, and the resulting couples of the novel, which characters are truly happy and which ones lead unhappy marriages? What message (if any) do you think Jane Austen was trying to convey about marriage and happiness in life?

2021

Short Questions

  1. What type of character is Lady Booby?
  2. Who is Mrs. Slipslop?
  3. What is a comic-epie in prose?
  4. Who is Mr Collins?
  5. Who is George Wickham?
  6. Who is John Barsard?
  7. Who is Madame Defarge?
  8. Who is Philip Wakem?
  9. Who is Mr. John Durbyfield?
  10. What is the significance of knitting?

Long Questions

  1. Do you agree with fielding that the character of Adams "is the most glaring in the whole"? Give your reasons and discuss the implications
  2. How does the title Pride and Prejudice relate to the original title Jane Austen used for the novel First Impressions? Do you think Pride and Prejudice is a better title? How does it relate to characters in the novel?
  3. A Tale of Two Cities' presents a nuanced view of the French Revolution. How has this perspective of novel provided insightful satire on the English society?
  4. How does A Tale of Two Cities display Dickens" belief in the possibility of resurrection and necessity of sacrifice?
  5. Mill on the Floss' incorporates elements from George Eliot's own life. Explain in detail.
  6. Thomas Hardy presents a unique and harsh side of nature that plays a vital role in "Tess of the d'Uirbdervilles. Elaborate.

2020

Short Questions

  1. Who is Betty?
  2. Who is Mrs. Lady Booby?
  3. Who is Caroline Bingley?
  4. Who is Georgina?
  5. What is Dover Beach?
  6. Who is Jerry Cruncher?
  7. Who is Lawyer Wakem?
  8. Who is Bob Jakin?
  9. Who is Mrs. John Durbeyfield?
  10. Who is Reverend Clare?

Long Questions

  1. Parson Adams, in spite of all comic features of personality, can be regarded as the real hero of the novel JOsEPH ANDREWS? Explain
  2. Critically analyze A TALE OF THE TWO Cities as a novel of love and human emotions. Elucidate
  3. Analyze the role and significance of the title of the novel The Mill on the Floss? Elaborate
  4. How far the character of Elizabeth 1s Convincing and closer to real life. How tar her role is 1deal as a heroine in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE?
  5. Misfortune is one of the central themes of the novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Elucidate
  6. How far Charles Dickens succeeds in interweaving the public and private life of the characters Explain

2019

Short Questions

  1. Who is Mrs. Slipslop?
  2. Who is Betty?
  3. Who is Mr. Collins?
  4. Who is Mrs. Bennet
  5. What is the significance of knitting?
  6. Who is Jerry Cruncher?
  7. Who Lucy Deane
  8. Who is Bob Jakin?
  9. Who is Mrs Joan Durbeyfield7
  10. Who is Reverend Clare?

Long Questions

  1. Fielding starts with an intentíon of parodying Richardson'a Pamcla and ends up writing a good novel? Elaborate
  2. How far the character of Elizabeth is convincing and closer to real life. How far he role is ideal as a heroine in PRIDE AND PREJUDICE?
  3. How far the character depiction of Maggie has psychological depth? Elaborate
  4. How far Charles Dickens succeeds in interweaving public and private life of the characters? Elucidate
  5. Tess is sandwiched between a devil and an angel in shape of Alec and Angel Clare? How fit is true to say that Angel Clare is more responsible for her tragedy? Explain
  6. What is the significance of the title of the novel The Mill on the Flos Elaborate

2018

Short Questions

  1. Who is Mr. Fitzwilliam Darsy in Jane Austin's novel 'Pride and Prejudice'7
  2. Can you briefly portray the character of Mrs. Bennet?
  3. Introduce the character of Lucy Daene.
  4. Who is Mr. Stephen Wakem?
  5. Who is Alec d'Urberville?
  6. Describe The Slopes'.
  7. Where was Mr. Jarvis Lory travelling?
  8. Where was Alexander Manettee imprisoned and how long?
  9. Who is Parson Adams?
  10. Write an introduction of Lady Booby.

Long Questions

  1. The character of Joseph Andrews continuously develops through the course of the story. Discuss.
  2. "Pride and Prejudice" is a high comedy, devastating satire and compassionate panorama Critically Comment.
  3. "I declare here once for all that A describe not men but manners, not individuals but a species". How far is this claim of Fieldings justified with regards to Joseph Andrews?
  4. Critically analyse Dickens narrative technique and Style in "A Tale of Two Cities".
  5. The Mils on the Floss " is autobiographical as it explores the development of Maggie's inner life. Elaborate.
  6. Discuss Hardy's version of human tragedy with the reference to "Tess of D'Urbervilles"

2017

Short Questions

  1. Who is Mrs. Slipslop?
  2. Who is Betty?
  3. Who is Mr. Collins?
  4. Who is Mrs. Bennet?
  5. What is the significance of knitting?
  6. Who is Jerry Cruncher?
  7. Who is Lucy Deane?
  8. Who is Bob Jakin?
  9. Who is Mrs. Joan Durbeyfield?
  10. Who is Reverend Clare?

Long Questions

  1. Fielding start with an intention of parodying Richardson’s Pamela and ends by writing a great novel? Elaborate.
  2. How for the character of Elizabeth is convincing and closer to real life. How far her role is ideal as a heroine in Pride and Prejudice?
  3. How far the character depiction of Maggie has psychological depth? Elaborate.
  4. How far Charles Dickens succeeds in interviewing public and private life of the characters? Elucide
  5. Tess is sandwiched between a devil and an angel in shape of Alec and Angle Clear? How far it is true to say that Angle Clear is more responsible for her tragedy? Explain.
  6. What is significance of the title of the novel The Mill on the Floss

2016

Short Questions

  1. Who is Beau Didapper?
  2. Who is Parson Barnabas?
  3. What is relation of Mr. ilins with Bennet family?
  4. Who is Lydia? Why did she elope?
  5. Who is Miss Pross?
  6. What are the two cities of the ttle ófhe novel A TALE OF TWO CITIES
  7. What do the Tulivers think of Maggie?
  8. What does Mr. Tuliver seek Mr. Riley's advice about?
  9. What is Joan Derbeyfield? Describe her personality?
  10. Why did Tess murder Alec at the end of the novel?

Long Questions

  1. Fielding started theJOSEPH ANDREWS with the intention of writing a burlesque ef Richardson's PAMELA but as the Work progressed it became the pioneer of a new type of the novel, Elaborate
  2. Write a comprehensive note on, the relationship between Mr Bingley and Miss. Jane culminating in their marriage
  3. Critically analyze the role and character of Madame Defarge during French Revolution. How far she can be regarded as symbol of evil in human nature?
  4. How far Angel Clare proves an angel of tragedy in the life of Tess? Can we regard him the responsible for the tragedy of Tess of the d'Urbervilles
  5. How it is pertinent to regard the novel THE MIL ON THE FLOSS as the most truthful and touching depiction of child psychology in a prosaic language? Elaborate
  6. Elaborate the salient features of George Eliot as a novelist of human psychology. What are the major defects in the novels.of George Eliot. 

2015

Short Questions

  1. What is comic epic in prose?
  2. Who is Lady Booby?
  3. Who is Fanny? Describe her personality in your own words?
  4. Who is Charles Bingley?
  5. Who is Charlotte Lucas?
  6. Who is Jerry Cruncher
  7. what is the role of Sydney Carton?
  8. Who is Bob Jakin?
  9. Describe the Personality of Mr. Tom Tulliver?
  10. Who is Jack Derbifield?

Long Questions

  1. Critically analyze the role of Parson Adams in the novel JOSEPH ANDREWS in your own words?
  2. How far the title of the novel PRIDE AND PREJUDICE is justified and appropriate? How it is better than the previous title of the novel FIRST IMPRESSION?
  3. How far A tale of Two Cities is a novel of love and romance sandwiched between London and Paris?
  4. How far THE MILL ON THE FLOSS is beautiful blend of psychological realism? How far George Eliot exposed the inner of the man through her characters?
  5. How far Hardy can be regarded as a pessimist novelist? Elaborate.
  6. Critically analyze Thomas Hardy as a novelist with special reference to Tess of the d’Urbervilles?

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