MEG 12 A Survey
Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature
Solved Assignment 2020 – 2021
Max. Marks - 100
Attempt all TEN
questions and answer each question in approximately 500 words.
1 What are some major concerns that dominate 20th century Canadian Literature? Give a reasoned answer. 10
2 Write a detailed note on the different stages of Canadian history from the First Settlers to the present times. 10
3 Atwood and Ondaatje are major novelists who have also made a mark as poets. Discuss their contribution to both genres from your study of their novels/poems in your course. 10
4 Write a detailed note on the main character of the novel Surfacing. 10
5 Through the story of the Lacasse family, Gabrielle Roy presents a picture of the poor inhabitants of Montreal. Discuss. 10
6 Love and war are interconnected in The English Patient. Discuss with examples from the novel. 10
7 Attempt a critical appreciation of “Swimming Lessons” by Rohinton Mistry. 10
8 With reference to “The Door I Shut Behind Me” discuss whether immigrants lead a “Trishanku” like existence. 10
9 The Ecstasy of Rita Joe is a hard hitting criticism of Canadian society. Do you agree? Give reasons for your answer. 10
10 Comment on Northrop Frye’s ‘Anatomy of Criticism’ as a major critical text. 10
MEG 12 A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian
Literature Assignment Instructions: Before attempting the assignment, please
read the following instructions carefully.
1. Read the detailed
instructions about the assignment given in the Handbook and Programme Guide.
2. Write your enrolment
number, name, full address and date on the top right corner of the first page
of your response sheet(s).
3. Write the course
title, assignment number and the name of the study centre you are attached to
in the centre of the first page of your response sheet(s).
4. Use only foolscap
size paper for your response and tag all the pages carefully
5. Write the relevant
question number with each answer.
6. You should write in
your own handwriting.
7. Submission: The
completed assignment should be sent to the Coordinator of the Study Centre
allotted to you by 31st March 2021(if enrolled in the July 2020
Session) and 30th Sept, 2021 (if enrolled in the January 2021
session).
8. Please read the
instructions given in your Programme Guide.
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