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St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous)

End Semester Examination – MARCH /April 2016

B.COM – IV SEMESTER

 C1 12 4 AE: ADDITIONAL ENGLISH

Duration: 3 Hours                                                                                        Max. Marks: 100

Section -A

1. Answer the following in a word, phrase or a sentence.            (5×2= 10)
2. Who is Mr. Spencer? Why did Holden visit him?
3. Who asked Holden to write an essay for him?
4. Name any two siblings of Holden Caulfield.
5. In which month does the novel take place?
6. Mention if the following statement is true or false.

JD Salinger’s novel is semi-autobiographical.

1. Write short notes on any FOUR of the following questions in about 100 words.                             (4×5 =20)
2. Significance of the title of the novel.
3. Holden’s fight with Stradlater.
4. Character sketch of Phoebe.
5. Holden’s disaffection with the adult world.
6. Concept of phoniness as articulated by Holden Caulfield.

III. Answer the following questions in about 250 words each.                         (3×10 =30)

11. What are Holden’s major complaints against grown –ups and their world? Do you think his perceptions are justified? Give reasons.
12. Write an essay on adolescence in India and in America with respect to Holden’s experiences and your own.
13. J. D Salinger’s novel is hugely popular and at the same time it has been banned from College curriculum in the past. What do you think are the reasons for these extreme opinions about the novel? Attempt your own analysis.

Section – B

1. IV) Write short notes on any TWO of the following:  (2×5=10)   
2. The portrayal of rural feudalism in Rudaali.
3. The profession of Rudaalis and its socio-cultural implication.
4. Ganju and Bhudwa

 

1. Answer the following questions in about 200 words. (3×10=30)
2. Attempt a character sketch of Shanichari. How is she a symbol of both oppression and resilience in Rudaali?
3. What in your opinion are the true causes of the misery of Shanichari and other Rudaalis as seen in Mahashweta Devi’s novella? And what are the possible avenues for their emancipation?
4. Discuss the nature of the relationship between Shanichari and Bhikni. In what way does it alter the life of Shanichari and what insights does it offer into caste and gender marginality as it is experienced by the women of bottommost strata of Indian society?

 

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