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Literature in English - (1660-1798)

The document outlines a series of essay questions and topics for a first-year MA English literature course focused on works from 1660 to 1798. Key subjects include mock-epic poetry, heroic tragedy, critical essays on notable authors, and thematic discussions of various literary works. It covers significant texts such as 'Rape of the Lock,' 'All for Love,' and 'Tom Jones,' encouraging critical analysis and appreciation of these literary pieces.

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Literature in English - (1660-1798)

The document outlines a series of essay questions and topics for a first-year MA English literature course focused on works from 1660 to 1798. Key subjects include mock-epic poetry, heroic tragedy, critical essays on notable authors, and thematic discussions of various literary works. It covers significant texts such as 'Rape of the Lock,' 'All for Love,' and 'Tom Jones,' encouraging critical analysis and appreciation of these literary pieces.

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MA (English) First Year

Subject: Literature in English (1660-1798)

Q.1 Describe “Rape of the lock” by Pope as a famous mock-epic Poem.


Q.2 “All for Love” is a heroic tragedy discuss.
Q.3 Write a critical appreciation of the essay this account of the disappointment in love?
Q.4 Write an essay on Dr. Johnson an a biographer.
Q.5 Describe the Poem “The Little Black Boy” as typical of Blaki’s poetry.
Q.6 What is the concept of “All for Love”?
Q.7 What is the purpose of Dryden’s “Absalom and Achitophel”?
Q.8 Discuss two mock-heroic elements of the poem ‘Rape of the Lock’.
Q.9 Write theme of Absalom and Achitophel.
Q.10 Discuss the double standard of morality in The Way of the World.
Q.11 How is the theme of love expressed in All for Love?
Q.12 Give the Background History of the satire “Absalom and Aehitophel” by
Dryden.
Q.13 How Coverley Papers represent 18th century society.
Q.14 Write an essay on Oliver Goldsmith as a dramatist.
Q.15 What are Johnson's views on Milton's early poems.
Q.16 Sketch the character of Sir Roger in the light of “The Coverley Paper”.
Q.17 Why are Addison’s Essays known as Coverley Papers?
Q.18 Write the theme of “Absalom and Achitophel”.
Q.19 Write a critical appreciation of Tom Jones.
Q.20 Write a short essay on the political back ground of Absalom and Achitophel.
Q.21 Discuss the rape of the lock or a mirror of eighteenth century English society.
Q.22 What happens at the end of “Robinson Crusoe”?
Q.23 Who tried to cut Belinda’s hair in “The Rape of Lock”.
Q.24 Write the Summary of “ Tom Jones” by Fielding.
Q.25 How does Defoe use irony in “Robinson Crusoe”?
Q.26 What is the moral of the story “All for Love”?

Q.27 Write a note on the use of Symbolic images in the poetry of William Blake. Ouote the
examples from the Poems you have read.
Q.28 Give an account of crusoe’s life on the island.
Q.29 What is the role of Mr. Partridge in the novel Tom Jones?
Q.30 Discuss fielding as a realistic novel on the basis of Tom Jones.

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