MEG 11 AMERICAN NOVEL
Question Paper June 2016
Time : 3 hours
Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Attempt one question from
Section A and any four questions from Section B. Attempt five questions in all.
All questions carry equal marks.
SECTION A
1. Discuss
the distinctive features of the American novel.
OR
What do you
understand by the term 'American Renaissance' ? Outline its major achievements.
SECTION B
2. Comment
on the aspect of characterization in The Last of the Mohicans.
3. Bring out
the salient features of American naturalism with reference to Sister Carrie.
4. Explore
the concept of The American Dream' in The Great Gatsby.
5. Discuss
the narrative strategies that William Faulkner employs in Light in August.
6. Comment
on the theme of pastorality in J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye.
7. Search
for identity is the central theme of Scott Momaday's novel House Made of Dawn.
Discuss.
8. Comment
on the notion of mothering in The Color Purple.
9. Comment
on nihilism in John Barth's The Floating Opera.
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