Classical Poetry - 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.

2023

Short Questions

1. Why were the pilgrims going to Canterbury? 
2. Name the inn where the pilgrims stayed.
3. What does the Red Cross Knight symbolize?
4. Who is named shepherd in the opening lines of Paradise Lost?
5. Define Sonnet.
6. Explain: "O Cherub! To be weak is miserable."
7. Define the term "Metaphysical"
8. What are the three moods of love in Donne's poems?
9. What is Dramatic Monologue? 
10. Who is called "Fairest of Mortals" in "The Rape of the Lock" by Pope? 

Long Questions

1. "Portrait appears after portrait, in "The Prologue', yet it does not cause monotony." Why?
2. Elucidate "The Faerie Queene' by Spenser as an allegory.
3. John Milton followed the pattern of Classical epics, yet he modified "Paradise Lost" according to his genius. Elaborate.
4. Elaborate the major themes of Shakespearean sonnets.
5. Discuss John Donne as a metaphysical poet.
6. "The Rape of the Lock" by Pope is a satire on the upper class society of 18* Century England. Discuss.

2022

Short Questions

1. What kind of person was the parson?
2. What was troublesome for the Wife of Bath?
3. Whom does Spenser invoke in "The Faerie Queene?
4. Define Invocation
5. According to Milton, what brought death into the world, and all our woe? (Paradise Lost)
6. What is the theme of Shakespeare's sonnet When I Consider Everything That Grows?
7. What are the main features of Metaphysical poetry?
8. What is the theme of A Valediction of Weeping' by John Donne?
9. How does Clarissa console Belinda at the loss of her lock?
10. Who has been called "The Inferior Priestess' in Canto I of The Rape of the Lock'?

Long Questions

1. Write a character sketch of any two of the following:

        The Squire

        The Friar

        The Wife of Bath

2. Discuss The Faerie Queen' as an epic in the classical style.

3. Write a note on Milton's grand style in "Paradise Lost'

4. Write a critical appreciation of any two of the following poems by John Donne:

        Goe and Catche a Falling Star

        The Good Morrow

        A Valediction-Forbiddinug Mouming.

5. Portray the character of the Dark Lady as emerges from study of Shakespearean sonnets

6. It is Pope's use of the supernatural machinery, moreover, which more than any other single feature made the poem the signal success that it is," says G. Holden. What is your opinion?

2021

Short Questions

1. Define Prologue.
2. Where did the pilgrims stay on their way to Canterbury?
3. What was the task entrusted to the knight of the Red Cross by The Fairy Qucen?
4. Who is the Shepherd in the very opening lines of "Paradise Lost Book 1?
5. Who was next to Satan in power?
6. What is the age of Shakespeare known as?
7. Which age did John Donne belong to?
8. What is a dramatic monologue?
9. At whose suggestion did Pope write "The Rape of The Lock?
10. Who has been called the "Fairest of Mortals" in "The Rape of The Lock?

Long Questions

1. How does Chaucer portray his age through his characters in "The Prologue to The Canterbury Tales"?
2. Spenser's letter to Raleigh testifies to his acceptance of the duty of moral teaching and to his belief in allegory as the means of its fulfilment. Discuss in the light of "The Faerie Queene
3. In what respect does 'Paradise Lost excel other epics written in English literature?
4. Elaborate the major themes of Shakespearean Sonnets
5. "John Donne is interested less in the moral casuistry of love than in philosophical questions provoked by it." Elaborate in the light of Donne's poetry
6. "Pope's heroine in The Rape of The Lock is not a bride to be but a coquette par excellence." Discuss

2020

Short Questions

1. What is classicism?
2. Define metaphor. Give examples.
3. What is meant by allegory?
4. Define Meta Physical conceit. Give examples.
5. What is meant by Mock Epic?
6. Mention the characters associated with church in Chaucer's "The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales"
7. Define Cynical Love.
8. What does Red Cross Knight symbolize in "The Faerie Queen" by Spenser?
9. What are the prominent traits of Satan in "Paradise Lost" by Milton?
10. Why did Baron sever Blind's lock?

Long Questions

1. Chaucer's "Prologue to Canterbury tales" represents his century completely. Amplify.
2. Describe Milton's "Paradise Lost" as an epic poem.
3. On what ground Spenser is called "Poet's Poet"? Describe in detail with reference to his poem "Faerie Queen". 
4. Write the critical appreciation of the poem "Why Didst Thou Promise Such A Beautiful Day" by William Shakespeare.
5. To Donne Woman was no goddess but a creature desirable indeed but not adorable" Comment with reference to the poems you have read.
6. "Every Lock" satirist is at heart an idealist" What ideals of Pope lie embodied in "The Rape of the Lock". 

2019

Short Questions

1. Define humour. Give illustration.
2. What is Sonnet? Give examples.
3. Define blank verse. Give an example.
4. What is ballad? Give examples.
5. What is meant by alliteration?
6. What is the aim of Paradise Lost?
7. Why is Spenser called "The Poet's Poet"?
8. Mention three moods of love according to John Donne.
9. How much importance did Belinda attach to her lap dog?
10. Why were the pilgrims going to Canterbury?

Long Questions

1. Chaucer reflects his bias against the ecclesiastical figures through a masterly touch of humour and irony" Discuss with reference to Chaucer's "Prologue to the Canterbury Tales"
2. Critically analyze Satan's character in the light of his speeches in book-I of Milton's "Paradise Lost"
3. Discuss Spenser as a child of renaissance and reformation with special reference to "The Faerie Queen".
4. Discuss William Shakespeare as a unique and matchless sonneteer.
5. Do you favour Dr. Johnson's view that in metaphysical poetry John Donne has Yoked together heterogeneous ideas by Violence?
6. Pope's "The Rape of the Lock" is a satire on 18 century England". Elaborate.

2018

Short Questions

1. What is classicism?
2. What is epic?
3. Define simile.
4. What is heroic couplet?
5. What is Sonnet?
6. Why were Pilgrims going to Canterbury?
7. Who is called poet's poet?
8. Who is called champion of Metaphysical Poctry?
9. What is the importance of Hampton Court?
10. To which class does squire represent?

Long Questions

1. Which are the salient features of Chaucer's characterization? Write a comprehensive note
2. How does Millon justify the ways of God to Man? How far is he successful in doing so?
3. Discuss "Faerie Queen'" as an allegory
4. Which are the different themes of Shakespears Sonnets? Elaborate in detail.
5. Describe John Donne's treatment of Love as depicted in the poems in your syllabus.
6. How does Alexander Pope point out the evils of English Society in the 18 century in "The Rape of the Lock". 

2017

Short Questions

1. Explain “O cherub! To be weak is miserable”.
2. Define epic
3. Why were the pilgrims going to Canterbury?
4. What does knight Redcross symbolize?
5. Define allegory.
6. What is cynical love?
7. Define satire?
8. Define Oxymoron.
9. Define heroic couplet.
10. Why did Lord Peter serve Belinda’s Lock?

Long Questions

1. Bring out the use of irony in Chaucer’s treatment of religions characters in “The Prologue”.
2. “Spenser’s descriptive skills is marvelous”. Illustrate from “The Faerie Queene”.
3. In “Paradise Lost” Milton plans ‘to justify the ways of God to men’. How far is he successful in doing so?
4. Illustrate the three moods of love in Donne’s love poems.
5. “The little is made great and the great little” (Hazlitt). How does it happen in “The Rape of the Lock” and why is it done?

2016

Short Questions

1. Why were the pilgrims going to Canterbury?
2. Name the three ideal characters in “The Prologue”.
3. Define allegory.
4. What does the dwarf symbolize?
5. Why did Lord Peter server Belinda’s lock?
6. Define the term ‘metaphysical’.
7. What is cynical love?
8. Define irony.
9. Why does Shakespeare compare his beloved to a summer’s day?
10. Define satire.

Long Questions

1. Write a detailed commentary on Chaucer’s art of characterization.
2. Discuss Spenser as a poets’ poet.
3. Not only as a dramatist but Shakespeare also reveals his artistic skill in writing odes. Discuss.
4. Discuss Donne’s three moods of love in his metaphysical lyrics.
5. How does Milton “Justify the Ways of God to Men”?
6. “The Rape of the Lock” is a bitter satire on the 18th-century aristocratic society. Discuss.

2015

Short Questions

1. What was the plan of Canterbury Tables?
2. Define allegory.
3. Define epic.
4. Why was Knight Recross accompanying Una?
5. Who was Archimago?
6. Where did Belinda’s lock finally go?
7. Define wit.
8. What is sensuous love?
9. Why did Satan temp?
10. Write the rhyme scheme of a Shakespearean sonnet

Long Questions

1. Write a detailed note on Chaucer’s modernity.
2. Discuss “The Faerie Queene” as an allegory.
3. Discuss Shakespeare as a sonnet writer
4. How far is Dr. Johnson’s definition “heterogeneous ideas youked together by violence” Justified with reference to Donne’s poetry?
5. Discuss ‘The Rape of the Lock’ as a mock-epic.
6. Elaborate the Adam-Eve relationship in the light of their speeches.