IGNOU BEGC-103 - Indian Writing in English

Q.I Explain the reference to the context of the following: (i) With candles and lanterns. Throwing giant scorpion shadows On the sun-baked walls They searched for him. (ii) Fed on God for years All her feasts were monotonous For the only dish was always GodAnd the rest mere condiments. (iii) And afterwards we climbed a tree, she said, Not very tall, but full of leaves Like those of a fig tree, And we were very innocent about it. (iv) Some are purple a gold-flocked grey, For her who has journeyed through life midway, Whose hands have cherished, whose love has blest And cradled fair sons on the faithful breast Q.II Discuss the brief history of short story writing in English in India. Q.III Analyze the novel The Binding Vine and discuss the techniques followed by Shashi Deshpande in it. Q.IV Discuss the style and themes of the poems of Kamala Das with special reference to the poemsprescribed in your course. Q.V Critically analyze the story The Other Woman by Dina Mehta.

Q.I Explain the reference to the context of the following: (i) The new poets still quoted The old poets, but no one spoke In verse Of the pregnant woman Drowned, with perhaps twins in her, (ii) Fed on God for years All her feasts were monotonous For the only dish was always God And the rest mere condiments. (iii) May the sins of your previous birth Be burned away tonight, they said May your suffering decrease The misfortunes of your next birth, they said (iv) O Bird of Time, say where do you learn The changing measures you sing? In blowing forests and breaking tides In the happy laughter of new made brides, Q.II What is novel? Discuss its various aspects. Q.III Analyze the story and title of A Tiger for Malgudi. Q.IV Discuss the style and themes of the poems of Nissim Ezeikel with special reference to the poems prescribed in your course. Q.V Critically analyze the story Swimming Lessons by Rohinton Mistry.