Continuous Internal Assessment I

May-2024
Programme : BA
Semester: VI Max. Marks:40
Subject : World Literature in English and in Time:1.5 Hours
Translation
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SECTION A: NOVEL
I. Answer any TWO of the following: 10*2=20

1. How does Siddhartha’s life with the Samanas condition him for his process of self-
recognition?
2. What is the function of the river and of Vasudeva in this novel?
3. Discuss the father-son theme.
4. The Role of Kamala in the novel

II. Write a short note on any ONE of the following: 5*1=5

1. What realization strikes Siddhartha when he leaves the Buddha?

2. How did Siddhartha change himself to win Kamala’s friendship and support?

SECTION B: SHORT STORIES

I. Answer any THREE of the following: 5*3=15

1. Analyse the character Mathilde Loisel.

2. How did Mr and Mrs. Loisel arrange and pay off their debt?
3. Discuss the theme of identity and its fragmentation in “War” by Luigi Pirandello.
4. Analyse the theme of mortality and its existential implications in “War”

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