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Term-End Examination

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December, 2023

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BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL
LITERATURE
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Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

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Note : This paper has two Sections : A and B.

Sections A is compulsory and has internal
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choice. Answer any four questions from

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Section B. All questions carry equal marks.

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Section—A
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1. Answer any two of the following questions in

about 250 words each : 2×10=20

(a) Write the story of the Iliad in brief.

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(b) Who were the major playwrights of ancient

Greek tragedies ? Name at least two works
of each playwright.

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(c) Write a note on Fescennine Verses.

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(d) Do you find any influence of another
country on the literature of ancient Rome ?

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Discuss.

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Section—B
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Note : Attempt any four questions in about
350-400 words each. 4×20=80
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2. Discuss the notion of honour in the Iliad. Give

examples from the text.
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3. Examine the moment of anagnorsis in Oedipus

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Rex. Give illustrations/examples to substantiate

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your answer.

4. Who reports the conditions of Thebes ? What do

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you they have to say about the condition in the

city ? Illustrate your answer with examples
from the text.
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5. Critically analyse Pot of Gold’s assessment of

the society of its time. Give examples.

6. Examine the significance of the slaves in Pot of

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Gold.

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7. ‘Strobilus desires freedom.’ Would you agree ?
Is this desire for freedom fulfilled ? Give

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reasons for your answer.

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8. Did Horace’s father contribute to his role as a
satirist ?
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NO
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BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL
LITERATURE

Time : 3 Hours
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Note : (i) This paper has three Sections&
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Section A, Section B and Section C.

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(ii) Attempt questions from all three

Sections.
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(iii) Attempt four questions from Section A,

two from Section B and three from
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Section C.

Section—A
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Note : Write short notes on/answer with reference

to the context any four in about 100 words
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each. 4×5=20

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1. „Do not ask me to sit down, beloved of Zeus,‟

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replied the aged king, „while Hector‟s corpse lies
neglected by the huts, but give him back to me
swiftly so my eyes can gaze on him, and accept

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the ransom, the princely ransom, I bring.‟

2. Anagnorisis

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3. “What expiation means he ? What‟s amiss ?

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Banishment, or the shedding blood for blood.
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This stain of blood makes shipwreck of our
state.”
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4. “Disappeared without an explanation. Now he

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snubs me

Just because I want to be his friend. How

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typical&
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When a rich man tries befriending someone less

well-off
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The poor shirk back in fear and fearfully object,

But when the chance has passed them by too

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late they have a change of heart.”

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5. “When my good father taught me to be goods,

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Scarecrows he took of living flesh and blood.
And these, J‟ smear, if man such pledge may
give,

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My pen and heart shall keep from, while I live.”

6. “Neptune, the God of the ocean, was

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shown on his feet and striking

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The rugged rag with his great long trident,
while sea-water gushed forth
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Out of the cleft in the rock to establish

his claim to the city.”

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Section&B
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Note : Answer any two of the following questions

in about 250 words each. 2×10=20
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7. Discuss the characteristics of an epic with

reference to the Iliad.
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8. Examine the role of fate and destiny in Oedipus

Rex.
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9. Write a detailed note on the Fescennine verse

form.
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10. Comment on the style of the Horatian satire.

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Section—C

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Note : Answer any three of the following
questions in about 500 words each.3×20=60

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11. „Tragedy, blends emotion and meaning.‟ Discuss
with reference to the Iliad.

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12. Illustrate the role of the three unities in
Oedipus Rex.

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13. What were the implications of the marriage
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proposal in Pot of Gold.

14. Discuss Horace‟s choice of tone in his satires.

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15. Comment on the literary value of the

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Meta-morphoses and explain how it has

influenced later writers.
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16. Can Oedipus Rex be called a tragedy of all

times ? Why ?
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NO
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B. A. (HONOURS) ENGLISH
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Term-End Examination
December, 2022

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BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL

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LITERATURE
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Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This paper has three Sections : A, B and C.
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Attempt questions from all three Sections.
Attempt four questions from Section A, two
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from Section B and three from Section C.

Section—A
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Note : Write short notes on/answer with reference to

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the context any four in about 100 words

each. 4×5=20
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1. “You are the one hit hardest by the fighting,

Hector, you more than all–and all for me, where
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that I am, and this blind mad Paris.”

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2. Tragedy

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3. “And of the children, inmates of his home,

He shall be proved the brother and the sire,

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Of her who bare him son and husband both,

Co-partner, and assassin of his sire.”

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4. Peripetia

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5. “Brother please heed me, you need me I know
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I’m showing concern that a sister should show,
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Although I’m a woman and really don’t matter

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Former think that women just prattle and

chatter.”
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6. New Greek comedy.

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Section—B

Note : Answer any two of the following questions in

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about 250 words each. 2×10=20

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7. Outline the story of the Iliad.

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8. Why does Oedipus accuse creon of a

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conspiracy ? Elucidate.

9. Discuss whether native Italian traditions

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influenced classical Roman comedy.

10. What was the myths of Bacchus ? Why was

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there a difference of opinion regarding his

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worship ? en
Section—C

Note : Attempt any three of the following questions

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in about 500 words each. 3×20=60

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11. ‘War brings about Honour and Horror.’ Do you

agree ? Comment keeping in mind the story of

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the Iliad.
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12. Who is responsible for the fall of Oedipus–Fate

or Oedipus himself ? Discuss.

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13. Write a detailed note on the closing of theatres

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and the end of classical drama.

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14. Did Horace’s father have any impact on Horace

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becoming a satirist ? Elaborate.

15. What purpose does the story of narcissus sense

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in the Metamorphoses ?

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16. Comment on the ending of Pot of Gold.

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NO
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B.A. ENGLISH (HONOURS)
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BEGC-102 : CLASSICAL EUROPEAN LITERATURE

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Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

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Note : This paper has three sections – A, B and C.
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Answer questions from all three sections. Attempt
any four questions from Section A, two questions
from Section B and three questions from Section C.
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SECTION A
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I. Write short notes on/explain with reference to the

context any four of the following in about 200 words
each : 45=20
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1. Achilles

2. Peripeteia
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3. Unity of Time
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4. Destiny

5. You are the one hit hardest by the fighting,

Hector, you more than all — and all for me,
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whore that I am, and this blind mad Paris.

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 6. And of the children, inmates of his home,
He shall be proved the brother and the sire,

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Of her who bare him son and husband both,
Co-partner, and assassin of his sire,
Go in and ponder this, and if thou find

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That I have missed the mark, henceforth declare

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I have no wit nor skill in prophecy.

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7. I’m rich — not all the fabled birds from realms of

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gold
Can match my wealth and never mind these
paltry little kings
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I am now that fabled Philip,
king of Gold. Oh what a day !
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8. If you love me at all

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Please send me to visit my sister, or

ask her to visit us here.
You can promise my father it won’t be long
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before she returns.

UA
NO
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 SECTION B

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II. Answer any two of the following questions in about
400 words each : 210=20

9. Who is the hero of the Iliad ? Discuss.

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10. ‘‘Oedipus Rex is the story of a nobleman who

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seeks the truth that ultimately destroys him.’’
Comment.

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11. Write a brief note on the closing of theatres and

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the end of classical drama.
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12. Comment on the ending of the Pot of Gold.

13. Discuss the style of the Horatian Satire.

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14. Attempt a characterisation of Jones’ behaviour

towards Semele before and after the latter’s
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destruction.
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NO
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 SECTION C

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III. Answer any three of the following questions in about
800 words each : 320=60

15. Does the Homeric concept of war differ from our

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present day attitude towards war ?

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16. Would you agree that both Hector and Achilles
have claims for being the protagonist of the

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epic ? Give a reasoned answer.

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17. Discuss the role of the chorus in Oedipus Rex.

18. Illustrate the role of the three unities in Oedipus

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Rex.
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19. Do you think Euclio is finally integrated into
society ? Give reasons for your answer.
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20. What do you understand by New Comedy ?

Analyse its connections with the emergence of
drama in Rome.
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21. Do you find any traces of cultural influence from

other countries on the literature of Rome ?
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22. Narcissus gave his name not only to a flower but

also to a psychological problem. Discuss.
NO
IG

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B.A. ENGLISH (HONOURS)
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Term-End Examination

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June, 2022

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BEGC-102 : CLASSICAL EUROPEAN LITERATURE

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Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

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Note : This paper has three sections – A, B and C.
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Answer questions from all three sections. Attempt
any four questions from Section A, two questions
from Section B and three questions from Section C.
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SECTION A
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I. Write short notes on/explain with reference to the

context any four of the following in about 200 words
each : 45=20
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1. Achilles

2. Peripeteia
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3. Unity of Time
NO

4. Destiny

5. You are the one hit hardest by the fighting,

Hector, you more than all — and all for me,
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whore that I am, and this blind mad Paris.

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 6. And of the children, inmates of his home,
He shall be proved the brother and the sire,

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Of her who bare him son and husband both,
Co-partner, and assassin of his sire,
Go in and ponder this, and if thou find

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That I have missed the mark, henceforth declare

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I have no wit nor skill in prophecy.

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7. I’m rich — not all the fabled birds from realms of

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gold
Can match my wealth and never mind these
paltry little kings
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I am now that fabled Philip,
king of Gold. Oh what a day !
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8. If you love me at all

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Please send me to visit my sister, or

ask her to visit us here.
You can promise my father it won’t be long
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before she returns.

UA
NO
IG

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 SECTION B

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II. Answer any two of the following questions in about
400 words each : 210=20

9. Who is the hero of the Iliad ? Discuss.

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10. ‘‘Oedipus Rex is the story of a nobleman who

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seeks the truth that ultimately destroys him.’’
Comment.

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11. Write a brief note on the closing of theatres and

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the end of classical drama.
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12. Comment on the ending of the Pot of Gold.

13. Discuss the style of the Horatian Satire.

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14. Attempt a characterisation of Jones’ behaviour

towards Semele before and after the latter’s
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destruction.
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NO
IG

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 SECTION C

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III. Answer any three of the following questions in about
800 words each : 320=60

15. Does the Homeric concept of war differ from our

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present day attitude towards war ?

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16. Would you agree that both Hector and Achilles
have claims for being the protagonist of the

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epic ? Give a reasoned answer.

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17. Discuss the role of the chorus in Oedipus Rex.

18. Illustrate the role of the three unities in Oedipus

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Rex.
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19. Do you think Euclio is finally integrated into
society ? Give reasons for your answer.
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20. What do you understand by New Comedy ?

Analyse its connections with the emergence of
drama in Rome.
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21. Do you find any traces of cultural influence from

other countries on the literature of Rome ?
UA

22. Narcissus gave his name not only to a flower but

also to a psychological problem. Discuss.
NO
IG

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BA ENGLISH (HONOURS)
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Term-End Examination

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December, 2021

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BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE

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Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

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Note : This paper has three sections – A, B and C.
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four questions from Section A, two questions from
Section B and three questions from Section C.
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SECTION A
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I. Write short notes on any four of the following in

about 200 words/answer with reference to the context :
45=20
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1. Hector
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2. Catharsis
3. Hamartia
NO

4. Unity of Place
5. I’d be ashamed to pour a glistening cup to Zeus
with unwashed hands. I’m splattered with blood
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and filth — how could I pray to the lord of storm

and lightning ?
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 6. Out, out you worm, what hole have you just
crawled from ?

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How did you suddenly appear ? Now that you
have you’ll disappear
Mangy malefactor ! I’ll destroy you in a

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thousand wretched ways.

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7. Bacchus arrived and the countryside rang with
ecstatic cries.

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The crowds poured in; there were mothers and

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wives with their sons and husbands,
nobles and ordinary folk, swept up in the
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strange new rituals.

8. Neighbourhood made for acquaintance and

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planted the seeds of friendship
which time matured into love. They’d have been
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united in marriage,
had not their fathers opposed it. But feelings
may not be forbidden;
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their hearts belonged to each other and burned

with an equal passion.
UA
NO
IG

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 SECTION B

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II. Answer any two of the following questions in about
400 words each : 210=20

9. Explain the characteristics of an epic.

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10. Why does Oedipus accuse Creon of a

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conspiracy ? Explain with quotes, if possible.

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11. Analyse the native Italian traditions and their
impact on Roman comedy.

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12. What are the different devices used to project
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Euclio as a miser ?

13. Elucidate the positive values that Horace

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represents in his sermons.

14. What prophecy does Cadmus hear after killing

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the serpent ?
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UA
NO
IG

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 SECTION C

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III. Answer any three of the following questions in about
800 words each : 320=60

15. How does war bring about honour as well as

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horror ? Discuss with reference to the Iliad.

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16. Who is responsible for the fall of Oedipus — Fate
or Oedipus himself ? Give a reasoned answer.

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17. Trace the ending of the Iliad.

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18. Would you agree that emotion and meaning are
blended together in a tragedy ? Discuss with
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reference to Oedipus Rex.
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19. Does The Pot of Gold shed light on the position
of women in society, particularly with reference
to the system of dowry ? Give instances to
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substantiate your answer.

20. How does Strobilus intervene in the plot in The

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Pot of Gold ?

21. Would you consider Ovid’s Metamorphoses to be

UA

an epic ? If yes, how does it differ from the

conventional epic ?
NO

22. How convinced are you with the revenge that

Procne takes for the rape of her sister
Philomela ? Explain.
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BA (HONOURS) ENGLISH
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February, 2021

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BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE

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Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

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Note : This paper has three sections – A, B and C.
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Attempt questions from all three sections. Attempt
four questions from Section A, two from Section B,
and three from Section C.
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SECTION A
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I. Write short notes on any four of the following in

about 200 words each. Answer with reference to the
context : 45=20
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1. Epic
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2. Mimesis
3. Anagnorisis
NO

4. Unity of Action
5. You, Hector – you are my father now, my noble
mother,
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a brother too, and you are my husband, young

and warm and strong ! Pity me please !
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 6. Thou art the man,
Thou the accursed polluter of this land.

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7. The cleaner, tailor, jeweller and embroiderer,
The woolifier, linen-maker, fringe-maker,
tunic-maker,

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Crimson-dyer, brown-dyer, violet-dyer...

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8. ... after assuming the form of a crone with
whitened temples, wrinkles lining her skin, bent

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back and tottering legs.

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Adopting an old cracked voice, she quickly
appeared in the spitting image of Beroë,
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Semele’s old Epidaúrian nurse.
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ss
UA
NO
IG

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 SECTION B

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II. Answer any two of the following questions in about
400 words each : 210=20

1. Discuss the character of Achilles, the warrior

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hero.

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2. What, according to the chorus, is the condition of
the city of Thebes ? Explain.

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3. Illustrate from Oedipus Rex the role of the three

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unities briefly.

4.
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Explain briefly the connections between Greek
drama and the development of theatre in Rome.
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5. Discuss the role of Lar Familiaris in The Pot of
Gold.
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6. What were the factors that directed Horace’s

choices of tone in his satires ? Expand your
answer with examples.
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UA
NO
IG

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 SECTION C

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III. Answer any three of the following questions in about
800 words each : 320=60

1. Write an essay on the heroic attributes of the

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Homeric world. Explain with examples from the
Iliad.

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2. Does the Iliad offer any morals ? Elucidate.

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3. Trace the development of ancient Greek theatre.

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4. Write a detailed note on the four basic elements
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of a tragedy, relating them to Oedipus Rex.

5. Explain the structure of marriage in The Pot of

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Gold.

6. What do you think was the importance of

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physical performances in the Roman comic

genre ?
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7. Do you think Ovid’s Metamorphoses has had an

impact on subsequent literature and art ? Give a
UA

reasoned answer.

8. Describe Phaedria’s position in The Pot of Gold.

NO
IG

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