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B. A. (HONOURS) ENGLISH (BAEGH)
Term-End Examination June, 2025
BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : (i) This paper has three Sections& Section A, Section B and Section C.
(ii) Attempt questions from all three Sections.
(iii) Attempt four questions from Section A, two from Section B and three from Section C
Section—A
Note : Write short notes on/answer with reference to the context any four in about 100 words each.
1. Do not ask me to sit down, beloved of Zeus,‟
replied the aged king, „while Hector‟s corpse lies
neglected by the huts, but give him back to me
swiftly so my eyes can gaze on him, and accept
the ransom, the princely ransom, I bring
2. Mimesis
3. What expiation means he ? What‟s amiss ?
Banishment, or the shedding blood for blood.
This stain of blood makes shipwreck of our
state.”
4. Unity of Action
5. “When my good father taught me to be goods,
Scarecrows he took of living flesh and blood.
And these, J‟ smear, if man such pledge may
give
6. Thou art the man,
Thou the accursed polluter of this land
7. Discuss the characteristics of an epic with reference to the Iliad
BEGC 102 Question Paper June 2025
Section—B
Note : Answer any two of the following questions in about 250 words each.
8. Discuss the characteristics of an epic with reference to the Iliad.
9. Oedipus Rex is the story of a nobleman who seeks the truth that ultimately destroys him.’’ Comment.
10. Write a detailed note on the Fescennine verse form
11. Comment on the ending of the Pot of Gold.
12. Attempt a characterisation of Jones’ behaviour towards Semele before and after the latter’s destruction
Section—C
Note : Answer any three of the following questions in about 500 words each.
13. Tragedy, blends emotion and meaning.‟ Discuss with reference to the Iliad
14. Would you agree that both Hector and Achilles have claims for being the protagonist of the epic ? Give a reasoned answer
15. What were the implications of the marriage proposal in Pot of Gold
16. Do you think Euclio is finally integrated into society ? Give reasons for your answer
17. Comment on the literary value of the Meta-morphoses and explain how it has influenced later writers
18. Narcissus gave his name not only to a flower but also to a psychological problem. Discuss.
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