Model Paper Of American Literature M.A English Part 1 GCUF

Government College University, Faisalabad
Department of English
Model Paper: MA ENGLISH Part I
Paper – V American Literature
Time Allowed: 3 hours Marks: 100
Note: Attempt any four questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Q. 1 The novel “Jazz” by Toni Morrison reflects the complexities of urban life. Illustrate
the statement.
Q. 2 Write a comprehensive note on the theme of Feminism as treated by Sylvia Plath
and Andrienne Rich in their poems.
Q. 3 Critically evaluate any One of the following poems:
i) After the Last Bulletin by Richard Wilbur
ii) Melodic Train by John Ashbury
Q. 4 In Mourning Becomes Electra, Pat is synonymous with fate. Elaborate this
statement.
Q. 5 Discuss the novel For Whom the Bell Tolls as a critical analysis of the behaviour of
human beings under turbulent conditions of war.
Q. 6 Do you regard Abigail Williams as a victim or vamp? Base your arguments on
textual evidence.
Q. 7 Discuss the major themes in the poetry of Sylvia Plath.