Subjective portion:- Attempt only four questions...

Q No.2 Bertrand Russell bridges the esoteric philosophical concerns and the issue of mundane endeavour for contentment in his 'The Conquest of Happiness'. Discuss.

Q No.3 William Wordsworth's 'Lines Composed Few Miles above Tintern Abbey' is an attempt, in vein, to retrieve the irretrievable luscious experience that has foundered into the realm of past. Explain.

Q No.4 How does T.S. Eliot envision the chaotic collapse of ever-cherished convictions of system and sublimity in the modern context in 'The Wasteland'?

Q No.5 Theatre of Absurd marks the break from obsession with heroic adventures and focuses the insignificance of human accomplishments. Substantiate the statement with reference to 'Waiting for Godot'.

Q No.6 Amidst the swarming stories of deception and betrayal, O' Henry's 'The Gift of Magi' appears as a soothing assurance for lovers. Elaborate.

Q No.7 How does Lawrence fictionalize the libidinal psychic patterns in his 'Sons and Lovers'? What is your opinion about its critical reception in various social settings?

Q No.8 The modernist aspiration for scientification of academic discourses resulted in development of the structuralist attitude in the literary studies. Explain.

MCQs Portion:-

1- The literary theory that focuses on resistance (Post-colonialism).
2- All the world is a stage is taken from (As You Like It).
3- Othello's story is taken from literature (Italian).
4- Structuralism is a movement (modern).
5- The Second Coming is written in (Iambic Pentameter).
6- Congreve was a dramatist (Restoration).
7- George Orwell was opposed to (Totalitarianism).
8- Faulkner's Sound and Fury uses (Multiple perspectives).
9- Shaw's attitude was (anti-war).
10- The Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man deals with (idiosyncrasies).
11- Russel embraced the idea of (Hedonism).
12- The difference between a novel and a short story is ( ).
13- A book() was written by (I.A Richards/G.K. Chesterton).
That's all I could remember afterward the paper !

what you think,it is not wise to opt english literature .Such a lengthy syllabus .The only advantage is its study material available easily