MA English 4th Semester
Literary Theory II
Paper: I
Time Allowed: Three Hours] [Maximum Marks: 80
Note: - (1) Attempt all the questions.
(2) the First question carries 20 marks.
(3) All the other questions carry 15 marks each.
1. Write short notes (not more than 200 words each) on three of the following:
(a) Counter history
(b) Cultural Materialism
(c) Grand Narrative
(d) Essentialism
(e) Discourse
(f) Orientalism.
II. Discuss the role of anecdotes in the re-writing of history. In what ways do anecdotes promise to bring the touch of the real?
OR
How can the project of history be made more realistic and animated? Argue in the light of the essay on “Counter history and Anecdotes”.
3. How does psycho-analysis explain the process of poetic creation or inspiration?
OR
How do the ideas of Sigmund Freud help us in our understanding of literary texts?
4. What are the basic postulates of Archetypal criticism?
OR
Discuss with reference to Mythicarchetypal approach to literature the connection between Jung's ideas of Myth and Freud's ideas of the dream.
5. Examine the Literary ideology as discussed by Eagleton.
OR
Summarise the ideas on literature and History as presented by Terry Eagleton.
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