Semester 1st to 3rd
UNIT I: Poetry – Important Questions
Long Answer Questions
1. Critically analyse “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost.
2. Discuss the theme and symbolism in “The Lake Isle of Innisfree” by W. B. Yeats.
3. How does Kamala Das present memory and identity in “My Grandmother’s House”?
4. Examine the themes of exile, identity, and belonging in “A Far Cry from Africa” by Derek Walcott.
Short Answer
• Symbolism in Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
• Yeats’ idea of escapism
• Confessional tone in Kamala Das’ poetry
• Colonial conflict in Walcott’s poetry
UNIT II: Short Story – Important Questions
Long Answer Questions
1. Discuss madness and oppression in “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe.
2. How does Charlotte Perkins Gilman portray patriarchy and mental illness in “The Yellow Wallpaper”?
3. Explain the theme of human suffering and morality in “Toba Tek Singh” by Saadat Hasan Manto.
Short Answer
• Narrative technique in The Tell-Tale Heart
• Symbolism of the wallpaper
• Partition background in Toba Tek Singh
• Irony and satire in Manto’s story
UNIT III: One-Act Play – Important Questions
Long Answer Questions
1. Discuss the theme of generational conflict in “Mother’s Day” by J. B. Priestley.
2. How does Priestley use humour and satire to convey a social message in Mother’s Day?
3. Comment on the role of Mrs. Pearson in the play.
Short Answer
• Character sketch of Mrs. Pearson
• Role of magic in Mother’s Day
• Theme of family relationships
• Use of dramatic irony
