BA Punjab University 2014
English paper A First group
Time :3:30 Hrs Max Marks : 100
All Questions carry equal marks .Be strictly relevant
Q#1 Expllain with reference to context any three of the following
(a) Will lie o nights
In the bony arms
Of reality and be comforted
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(b) And then the lover
Sighning like a furnace
With a woeful ballad
Made to his mistress’s eyebrow
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“All the world is a stage”(poem)
(c) My eye has Permitted no change
I am going to keep things like this
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Write a dialogue between the teacher and a graduate student
B.A Punjab University 2014 English (Paper-A) Second Group
Time: 3:30 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
All questions carry equal marks. Be strictly relevant.
1. Explain with reference to context any Two of the following:
(a) In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretch'd beneath the tree.
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the poem “A Poison Tree" by William Blake.
Context:
The poem is about the nourishment of hatred which is the result of a lack of trust. Friends forgive and forget each other’s follies but enemies do not. They go on nurturing their anger and take sadistic pleasure in destroying each other. The same was the case with the poet. He fostered hatred for his enemy and with deceitful tactics and hypocrisy succeeded in destroying him.
Explanation:
His foe stealthily slipped into night, envy and curiosity forced the foe to sneak into the garden as darkness enveloped the tree. The reader waits with anticipation and dread for the final blow. The final image conveyed in the last two lines is of the foe lying, “outstretched under the tree" the following morning the speaker was glad to see his foe dead, apparently by eating the poison apple. The speaker was satisfied that his scheme of deception had worked. He got rid of his source of wrath by poisoning it with his unchecked anger and desire for revenge.
(b) Ahead, shelf above shelf;
Its silence I hear and obey
That I may lose my way And myself.
Reference:
These lines have been selected from the poem “Lights Out" by Edward Thomas.
context:
In this poem, the poet gives us a very interesting view of sleep. He says that when the lights are out, all come to sleep to take rest. Sleep is like a thick forest and all the people have to come to the border of this jungle.
Explanation:
In the given lines, the poet says that when man is on the border of sleep, there is complete silence. There is no noise.
In silence, man has to obey it that he loses himself in the valley of sleep. The poet says that when he is under the influence of sleep, he does not know where he is going or where his body is.
(c) But O that I were young again
And held her In my arms
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the poem “Politics" by W.B. Yeats.
Context:
In this poem W B. Yeats is of the view that politics is less important than youth and love. He does not agree with Thomas Mann who considers man merely political animal. Yeats dreams of a beautiful young girl and wishes to ignore world politics. To him, love and beauty are more important than politics that leads to war and disaster.
Explanation:
In these lines, the poet compares the passion of love with that of politics. In his view, a widely travelled man possess correct knowledge about the affairs of the world. In the same manner, a politician may warm us about war and the destruction caused by war. Even the traveller and the politician cannot yield before the force of love. They too will ignore the appeal of their views on politics and war but they cannot ignore the appeal of the passion of love. The poet believes that intellectual pursuits have their own importance but nothing is comparable to the dominating influence of love. The poet wishes to become young again. He wants to hold a beautiful girl in his arms and express his love in the most passionate manner.
(d) If it's only a bit of breakfast, I don’t say but
what might n’t get it, if I’m asked decent
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the “Breakfast” by Steinbeck, a famous American novelist and short story writer.
Context:
In the “Breakfast”, Steinbeck has portrayed the sentiments and feelings of a poor family working contentedly and merely to brighten its future. They have no complaint against any person or agency on account of their poverty. They are God-fearing people living upon cotton-picking which brings them prosperity only during the period and later on when they out of job, they have to suffer from utter poverty. However, they feel contented and do not complain about their miserable condition.
Explanation:
Once the writer was walking along a country roadside in the morning. On his way, he met a poor family which offers him breakfast. The writer was very much impressed by the simplicity and hospitality of the family. The younger man also asked the writer if he wants the job of cotton-picking, then he could arrange for him. The writer refused the offered job. He thanked for the delicious breakfast and returned to roadside again.
(e) It is another of our fatal weakness and has kept us
out of law and politics and diplomacy - in fact, everything but church.
Reference:
These lines have been taken from “Something To Talk About" by Eden Phillpotts.
Context:
In the play, we are told about an act of burglary, the burglar enters the library of Redchester. Redchester had the gifts of Christmas in a safe. This is something exciting and thrilling for the whole family.
Explanation:
Guy Sydney is speaking with the burglar. He welcomes his visit to his house. He tells him that their life is dull, boring but now he colours their life. The burglar suspects the foul play but Guy tells him that their family is trustworthy. They have always been loyal to the king and the state. Truthfulness and straightforwardness are their greatest qualities. They have never been lawful and do not like politics and diplomacy.
Q. 2. Attempt any two of the following questions:
(Your answers should be around 150-200 words each).
(I) Critically analyze the ending of “Rappaccinl’s Daughter”.
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“Rappaccinl’s Daughter”.
(ii) “Take Pity” gives the idea of male superiority. Give your own opinion.
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“Take Pity”
(iii) Discuss the element of humour and absurdity in “The Bear”.
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“The Bear”.
Q.3. Attempt any two of the following questions. (150 - 200 words each)
(i) How does Emily Dickinson view death in "Because I Could Not Stop For Death"?
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"Because I Could Not Stop For Death"
(II) Can leisure be helpful in rejuvenating life? (Leisure) (HI) "
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(Leisure) (HI) "
(iii) After Apple-Picking" traces
the journey from ______ conscious to subconscious. Discuss.
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After Apple-Picking"
Q.4 Attempt any two questions. (150-200 words each)
(i) “Take the Plunge” deals with human desire to do something unusual. Discuss. (Take the Plunge)
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“Take the Plunge”
(ii) The rebuilding of civilization arduous and impossible without tolerance. Discuss. (Tolerance)
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tolerance
(iii) “Discuss the difference between host and the guest.
(Hosts and the Guest)
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Hosts and the Guest
Q.5. Attempt any Two of the following questions:
(Your answers should be around 150 -200 words each)
(i) What, according to you, is really inspiring in the novel ‘The Old Man and The Sea”?
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The Old Man and The Sea”?
(ii) Discuss the Sea as a living entity in the novel.
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Sea as a living entity "The Old Man and The Sea”?
( Write a note on the importance of dreaming in the text
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importance of dreaming in "The Old Man and The Sea”?
Time: 3 Hrs. Max.Marks: 100
Q: 1 Write an essay ,with outline,of 300-350 words on one of the following topics:
(i) Education for all
(ii) A Pakistani wedding
(iii) Problems of working women
(iv) Poverty and its evils
(v) Importance of social justice
Q.2. Read the following passage and answer the questions- given at the end. Your own constructed answers will fetch you better marks. 25
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The man who is perpetually hesitating which of the two things he will do first, will do neither. The man who resolves but suffers his resolution to be changed by the first counter suggestions of a friend who fluctuates from opinion to opinion, from plan, and veers like a weather-cock to every point of the compass, with every breath of caprice that blows - can never accomplish anything great or useful. Instead of being progressive in any thing, he will be at best stationary, and more probably retrograde in all. It is only the man who first consults wisely, then resolves firmly and then executes his purpose with inflexible perseverance undismayed by those difficulties which daunt a weaker spirit that can advance to eminence in any time. Take your course wisely, but firmly, and having taken it, hold upon it with heroic resolution and the Alps and Pyrenees will sink before you. Wavering and fickleness of the mind are not only signs of a weak personality but also symptoms of inferiority complex. Taking a decision promptly and then sticking to firmly may be the quality found rarely in the selected few but average human beings are quite capable of developing the habit of thinking deeply and wisely and then executing the plans efficiently. It can be achieved through guidance, will power and psychological treatment.
(ii) A man should refrain from changing his plans after taking a firm decision because wavering and
fickleness of the mind are not only signs of a weak personality but also symptoms of inferiority
complex.
(iii) The conditions of successful accomplishment of a task are consultation wisely, firm resolution
and execution of purpose with inflexible perseverance.
(iv) The repeated change in plans show weak personality and inferiority complex.
(v) The Result of Indecisiveness
OR
Write an Application to the Manager of a Mobile Phone Franchise for Appointment of an Office Assistant.
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Application to Manager mobile phone
(c) My eye has Permitted no change
I am going to keep things like this
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Hawks Monologue(poem)
(d) My dear Uncle this is holiday. Being in London is a
holiday.______________________________
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the play The Boy Comes Home” by A.A. Milne.
Context:
Philip is the nephew of Mr. James. He has been in the army for four years. Now he has come to live with his uncle and aunt. Mr. James wants to force him to adopt his business of jam while he is waiting for Philip he falls asleep. In the dream, he has a quarrel with Philip. He points a pistol at him. He suddenly awakes. Now he decides in his heart to be very kind to Philip. Explanation:
In these lines, the writer tells about the views of Philip. Philip is talking to his uncle. In fact, he argues Uncle James about his future and tries to convince Uncle James. During their discussion, he tells his uncle that he should not worry about his activities. He tells him that it is holiday for him and especially after the war, when he is in London, he is on holiday.
(e) It is another of our fatal weakness and has kept us
out of law and politics and diplomacy - in fact, everything but church.
(d) My dear Uncle this is holiday. Being in London is a
holiday.______________________________
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the play The Boy Comes Home” by A.A. Milne.
Context:
Philip is the nephew of Mr. James. He has been in the army for four years. Now he has come to live with his uncle and aunt. Mr. James wants to force him to adopt his business of jam while he is waiting for Philip he falls asleep. In the dream, he has a quarrel with Philip. He points a pistol at him. He suddenly awakes. Now he decides in his heart to be very kind to Philip. Explanation:
In these lines, the writer tells about the views of Philip. Philip is talking to his uncle. In fact, he argues Uncle James about his future and tries to convince Uncle James. During their discussion, he tells his uncle that he should not worry about his activities. He tells him that it is holiday for him and especially after the war, when he is in London, he is on holiday.
(e) It is another of our fatal weakness and has kept us
out of law and politics and diplomacy - in fact, everything but church.
Reference:
These lines have been taken from "Something To Talk About” by Eden Phillpotts.
Context:
In the play, we are told about an act of burglary, which the burglar commits. He enters the library of Redchester. Redchester had the gifts of Christmas in a safe. This is something exciting and thrilling for the whole family.
Guy Sydney is speaking with the burgler.He welcomes his visit to his house. He tells him that their life is dull ,boring but now he colours their life. The burglar suspects the foul play but Guy tails him that their family is trustworthy. They have always been loyal to the king and the state. Truthfulness and straightforwardness are their greatest qualities. They have never been lawful and do not like politics and diplomacy. .
Q. 2. Attempt any two of the following questions;
(Your answers should be around 150*200 words each).
Tell-Tale Heart
The Dutches and The Jeweller
“Smoke-Screens"
Q# 3 Attempt any two of the renewing questions: (150 -200 words each)
(i) Do you share the feeling of William Davies in “Leisure”.
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William Davies in “Leisure
Fog (poem)
Q.4 Attempt any two questions. (150-200 words each)
(i) Virginia Woolf has turned the ordinary to extraordinary in Eclipse. Discuss.
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Eclipse
(ii) Discuss the destruction caused by nuclear bomb in “Nagasaki, August, 1945”.
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nuclear bomb in “Nagasaki
(iii) “it is easy to see fanaticism in others but difficult to spot in oneself. Discuss with reference
to “Tolerance” by Forster.
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'' Tolerance” by Forster.
Q:5 Attempt any two of the following questions
(1) Discuss the element of hope in the novel ,"The old man and the sea".
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"The old man and the sea".
(ii) Discuss the sea as a living entity in the novel
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Novel " old man and sea"
(Ill) Write a note on Monotin.
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old man and sea"(monotin)
Context:
In the play, we are told about an act of burglary, which the burglar commits. He enters the library of Redchester. Redchester had the gifts of Christmas in a safe. This is something exciting and thrilling for the whole family.
Guy Sydney is speaking with the burgler.He welcomes his visit to his house. He tells him that their life is dull ,boring but now he colours their life. The burglar suspects the foul play but Guy tails him that their family is trustworthy. They have always been loyal to the king and the state. Truthfulness and straightforwardness are their greatest qualities. They have never been lawful and do not like politics and diplomacy. .
Q. 2. Attempt any two of the following questions;
(Your answers should be around 150*200 words each).
(I) The narrator In the “Tell-Tale Heart" Is creative artist. Support or refute the statement.
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(II) Draw a character sketch of the Duchess In "The Dutches and The Jeweller",
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(III) Discuss the Title of the play, “Smoke-Screens”.
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Q# 3 Attempt any two of the renewing questions: (150 -200 words each)
(i) Do you share the feeling of William Davies in “Leisure”.
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William Davies in “Leisure
(ii) The poem "Woman Work” deals with the boredom felt in our daily life and especially
of woman. Discuss.
Woman Work(poem)(Ill) Discuss “Fog” as an Imaglstic poem.________
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(i) Virginia Woolf has turned the ordinary to extraordinary in Eclipse. Discuss.
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Eclipse
(ii) Discuss the destruction caused by nuclear bomb in “Nagasaki, August, 1945”.
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nuclear bomb in “Nagasaki
(iii) “it is easy to see fanaticism in others but difficult to spot in oneself. Discuss with reference
to “Tolerance” by Forster.
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'' Tolerance” by Forster.
Q:5 Attempt any two of the following questions
(1) Discuss the element of hope in the novel ,"The old man and the sea".
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"The old man and the sea".
(ii) Discuss the sea as a living entity in the novel
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Novel " old man and sea"
(Ill) Write a note on Monotin.
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old man and sea"(monotin)
BA Punjab University 2014
English paper B First group
Time :3:30 Hrs Max Marks : 100
All Questions carry equal marks .Be strictly relevant
Q:1 Write an essay,with outline,of 300-350 words one of the following topics. 20+5
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(1) Impact of College life on character
(2) National unity
(3) Childhood joys
(4) Problems of Pakistan
(5) Students role in National building
Q.2. Read the following passage and answer the questions given at the end. Your own
constructed answers will fetch you better marks. 25
The chief causes of large-scale violence are love of power, competition, hate and fear. Love of power will have no national outlet when all serious military force is concentrated in the International army. Competition will be effectively regulated by law and mitigated by governmental controls. Fear - in the acute form in which we know it - will disappear when war is no longer to be expected. There remains hate and malevolence. This has a deep hold on human nature.
The wide diffusion of malevolence is one of the most unfortunate things in human nature and it must be lessened if a world State is to be stable. It can be lessened and be very quickly. If peace becomes secure there will be a very rapid increase of material prosperity and this tends more than anything else to provide a mood of kindly feeling. Consider the immense diminution of cruelty in Britain during the Victorian Age; this was mainly due to rapidly increasing wealth in all classes. I think we may confidently expect a similar effect throughout the world owing to the increased wealth that will result from the elimination of war. A great deal, also, is to be hoped from achange in propaganda. Nationalist propaganda, in any violent form, will have to be illegal and children in school will not be taught to hate and despise foreign nations.
Questions:
(i) What are the chief causes of large violence in the world.?
Ans: The chief causes of large scale violence are love of power, competition, hate and fear.
(ii) How can hate be lessened?
Ans The wide diffusion of hate and malevolence is one of the most unfortunate things in human nature and it must be lessened if a world state is to be stable.
(iii) How can material prosperity be achieved?
Ans If peace becomes secure there will be rapid increase of material prosperity.
(iv) How can nationalist propaganda be controlled?
Ans:Nationalist propaganda in any violent form can be controlled if it is considered to-be illegal
and children in school not to be taught to hate and despise foreign nations.
(v) Suggest suitable title for the passage.
Ans: Rapid Increase of Material Prosperity.
(vi) Make a precis of the above passage.
Ans: Precis:
The chief causes of large scale violence are love of power, competition, hate and fear. The wide diffusion of hate and malevolence is one of the most unfortunate things in human nature and it must be lessened if a world state is to be stable. If peace becomes secure there will be rapid increase of material prosperity. Nationalist propaganda in any violent form can be controlled if it is considered to be illegal and children in school not to be taught to hate and despise foreign nations.
Q#3 Write a job application to the General Manager of a Multi-National company for the post of accountant.
Q:1 Write an essay,with outline,of 300-350 words one of the following topics. 20+5
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(1) Impact of College life on character
(2) National unity
(3) Childhood joys
(4) Problems of Pakistan
(5) Students role in National building
Q.2. Read the following passage and answer the questions given at the end. Your own
constructed answers will fetch you better marks. 25
The chief causes of large-scale violence are love of power, competition, hate and fear. Love of power will have no national outlet when all serious military force is concentrated in the International army. Competition will be effectively regulated by law and mitigated by governmental controls. Fear - in the acute form in which we know it - will disappear when war is no longer to be expected. There remains hate and malevolence. This has a deep hold on human nature.
The wide diffusion of malevolence is one of the most unfortunate things in human nature and it must be lessened if a world State is to be stable. It can be lessened and be very quickly. If peace becomes secure there will be a very rapid increase of material prosperity and this tends more than anything else to provide a mood of kindly feeling. Consider the immense diminution of cruelty in Britain during the Victorian Age; this was mainly due to rapidly increasing wealth in all classes. I think we may confidently expect a similar effect throughout the world owing to the increased wealth that will result from the elimination of war. A great deal, also, is to be hoped from achange in propaganda. Nationalist propaganda, in any violent form, will have to be illegal and children in school will not be taught to hate and despise foreign nations.
Questions:
(i) What are the chief causes of large violence in the world.?
Ans: The chief causes of large scale violence are love of power, competition, hate and fear.
(ii) How can hate be lessened?
Ans The wide diffusion of hate and malevolence is one of the most unfortunate things in human nature and it must be lessened if a world state is to be stable.
(iii) How can material prosperity be achieved?
Ans If peace becomes secure there will be rapid increase of material prosperity.
(iv) How can nationalist propaganda be controlled?
Ans:Nationalist propaganda in any violent form can be controlled if it is considered to-be illegal
and children in school not to be taught to hate and despise foreign nations.
(v) Suggest suitable title for the passage.
Ans: Rapid Increase of Material Prosperity.
(vi) Make a precis of the above passage.
Ans: Precis:
The chief causes of large scale violence are love of power, competition, hate and fear. The wide diffusion of hate and malevolence is one of the most unfortunate things in human nature and it must be lessened if a world state is to be stable. If peace becomes secure there will be rapid increase of material prosperity. Nationalist propaganda in any violent form can be controlled if it is considered to be illegal and children in school not to be taught to hate and despise foreign nations.
Q#3 Write a job application to the General Manager of a Multi-National company for the post of accountant.
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Q.4. Correct any Five of the following sentences:
(i) He was failed in B.A.
He failed in B.A.
(ii) I am sick with his company.
I am sick of his company.
(iii) Bring me any water to drink.
Bring me some water to drink.
(i) He was failed in B.A.
He failed in B.A.
(ii) I am sick with his company.
I am sick of his company.
(iii) Bring me any water to drink.
Bring me some water to drink.
(iv) He congratulated him for his success.
He congratulated him on his success.
He congratulated him on his success.
(v) Many a man was present there.
Many a men were present there.
(vi) Either he or his friends helps me.
Either he or his friends help me.
(vii) None of the two brothers is intelligent.
None of the two brothers are intelligent.
(viii) I object to his go there.
I object to his going there.
(ix) I shall not let him to go there.
I shall not let him go there.
(x) Such careless students who do not work hard seldom pass.
Such careless students as do not work hard, seldom pass.
Many a men were present there.
(vi) Either he or his friends helps me.
Either he or his friends help me.
(vii) None of the two brothers is intelligent.
None of the two brothers are intelligent.
(viii) I object to his go there.
I object to his going there.
(ix) I shall not let him to go there.
I shall not let him go there.
(x) Such careless students who do not work hard seldom pass.
Such careless students as do not work hard, seldom pass.
Q.5. Use any Five of the following phrases in sentences: 10
Phrases Sentences
(i) Creature comforts The hotel room was a bit small but all the creature comforts
were there.
(ii) A chip of old block They are a chip of the old block.
(iii) Under a cloud Henry has been under a cloud as his officer is not pleased
(iii) Under a cloud Henry has been under a cloud as his officer is not pleased
with his work and conduct.
(iv) Between two fires He was much confused because he was between two fires.
(v) A bull in china shop After he got drunk, he was acting like a bull in a china shop.
(vi) Come by How did you come by all this wealth?
(vii) Bring under The state of Hyderabad was brought under by police action.
(viii) Break out The cholera broke out in the city.
(ix) Bear out Your story bears out my truth.
(x) Turn up He turned up when the match was over.
(iv) Between two fires He was much confused because he was between two fires.
(v) A bull in china shop After he got drunk, he was acting like a bull in a china shop.
(vi) Come by How did you come by all this wealth?
(vii) Bring under The state of Hyderabad was brought under by police action.
(viii) Break out The cholera broke out in the city.
(ix) Bear out Your story bears out my truth.
(x) Turn up He turned up when the match was over.
Q-6- Translate the following into English: 15
Every nation has its own festivals and it celebrates them in its own way. Among them some festivals are of religious nature, the nations celebrate them according to their religious devotion and respect Likewise, in the history of nations and countries, some days have special importance. They celebrate them with great zeal and fervour. The aim to celebrate these days is to keep touch with their past and refresh the memory of these events.
OR
Write a dialogue between the teacher and a graduate student on the choice of career. 15
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B.A Punjab University 2014 English (Paper-A) Second Group
Time: 3:30 Hrs. Max. Marks: 100
All questions carry equal marks. Be strictly relevant.
1. Explain with reference to context any Two of the following:
(a) In the morning glad I see
My foe outstretch'd beneath the tree.
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the poem “A Poison Tree" by William Blake.
Context:
The poem is about the nourishment of hatred which is the result of a lack of trust. Friends forgive and forget each other’s follies but enemies do not. They go on nurturing their anger and take sadistic pleasure in destroying each other. The same was the case with the poet. He fostered hatred for his enemy and with deceitful tactics and hypocrisy succeeded in destroying him.
Explanation:
His foe stealthily slipped into night, envy and curiosity forced the foe to sneak into the garden as darkness enveloped the tree. The reader waits with anticipation and dread for the final blow. The final image conveyed in the last two lines is of the foe lying, “outstretched under the tree" the following morning the speaker was glad to see his foe dead, apparently by eating the poison apple. The speaker was satisfied that his scheme of deception had worked. He got rid of his source of wrath by poisoning it with his unchecked anger and desire for revenge.
(b) Ahead, shelf above shelf;
Its silence I hear and obey
That I may lose my way And myself.
Reference:
These lines have been selected from the poem “Lights Out" by Edward Thomas.
context:
In this poem, the poet gives us a very interesting view of sleep. He says that when the lights are out, all come to sleep to take rest. Sleep is like a thick forest and all the people have to come to the border of this jungle.
Explanation:
In the given lines, the poet says that when man is on the border of sleep, there is complete silence. There is no noise.
In silence, man has to obey it that he loses himself in the valley of sleep. The poet says that when he is under the influence of sleep, he does not know where he is going or where his body is.
(c) But O that I were young again
And held her In my arms
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the poem “Politics" by W.B. Yeats.
Context:
In this poem W B. Yeats is of the view that politics is less important than youth and love. He does not agree with Thomas Mann who considers man merely political animal. Yeats dreams of a beautiful young girl and wishes to ignore world politics. To him, love and beauty are more important than politics that leads to war and disaster.
Explanation:
In these lines, the poet compares the passion of love with that of politics. In his view, a widely travelled man possess correct knowledge about the affairs of the world. In the same manner, a politician may warm us about war and the destruction caused by war. Even the traveller and the politician cannot yield before the force of love. They too will ignore the appeal of their views on politics and war but they cannot ignore the appeal of the passion of love. The poet believes that intellectual pursuits have their own importance but nothing is comparable to the dominating influence of love. The poet wishes to become young again. He wants to hold a beautiful girl in his arms and express his love in the most passionate manner.
(d) If it's only a bit of breakfast, I don’t say but
what might n’t get it, if I’m asked decent
Reference:
These lines have been taken from the “Breakfast” by Steinbeck, a famous American novelist and short story writer.
Context:
In the “Breakfast”, Steinbeck has portrayed the sentiments and feelings of a poor family working contentedly and merely to brighten its future. They have no complaint against any person or agency on account of their poverty. They are God-fearing people living upon cotton-picking which brings them prosperity only during the period and later on when they out of job, they have to suffer from utter poverty. However, they feel contented and do not complain about their miserable condition.
Explanation:
Once the writer was walking along a country roadside in the morning. On his way, he met a poor family which offers him breakfast. The writer was very much impressed by the simplicity and hospitality of the family. The younger man also asked the writer if he wants the job of cotton-picking, then he could arrange for him. The writer refused the offered job. He thanked for the delicious breakfast and returned to roadside again.
(e) It is another of our fatal weakness and has kept us
out of law and politics and diplomacy - in fact, everything but church.
Reference:
These lines have been taken from “Something To Talk About" by Eden Phillpotts.
Context:
In the play, we are told about an act of burglary, the burglar enters the library of Redchester. Redchester had the gifts of Christmas in a safe. This is something exciting and thrilling for the whole family.
Explanation:
Guy Sydney is speaking with the burglar. He welcomes his visit to his house. He tells him that their life is dull, boring but now he colours their life. The burglar suspects the foul play but Guy tells him that their family is trustworthy. They have always been loyal to the king and the state. Truthfulness and straightforwardness are their greatest qualities. They have never been lawful and do not like politics and diplomacy.
Q. 2. Attempt any two of the following questions:
(Your answers should be around 150-200 words each).
(I) Critically analyze the ending of “Rappaccinl’s Daughter”.
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“Rappaccinl’s Daughter”.
(ii) “Take Pity” gives the idea of male superiority. Give your own opinion.
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“Take Pity”
(iii) Discuss the element of humour and absurdity in “The Bear”.
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“The Bear”.
Q.3. Attempt any two of the following questions. (150 - 200 words each)
(i) How does Emily Dickinson view death in "Because I Could Not Stop For Death"?
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"Because I Could Not Stop For Death"
(II) Can leisure be helpful in rejuvenating life? (Leisure) (HI) "
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(Leisure) (HI) "
(iii) After Apple-Picking" traces
the journey from ______ conscious to subconscious. Discuss.
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After Apple-Picking"
Q.4 Attempt any two questions. (150-200 words each)
(i) “Take the Plunge” deals with human desire to do something unusual. Discuss. (Take the Plunge)
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“Take the Plunge”
(ii) The rebuilding of civilization arduous and impossible without tolerance. Discuss. (Tolerance)
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tolerance
(iii) “Discuss the difference between host and the guest.
(Hosts and the Guest)
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Hosts and the Guest
Q.5. Attempt any Two of the following questions:
(Your answers should be around 150 -200 words each)
(i) What, according to you, is really inspiring in the novel ‘The Old Man and The Sea”?
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The Old Man and The Sea”?
(ii) Discuss the Sea as a living entity in the novel.
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Sea as a living entity "The Old Man and The Sea”?
( Write a note on the importance of dreaming in the text
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importance of dreaming in "The Old Man and The Sea”?
B.A Punjab University 2014
English (Paper-B ) Second groupTime: 3 Hrs. Max.Marks: 100
Q: 1 Write an essay ,with outline,of 300-350 words on one of the following topics:
(i) Education for all
(ii) A Pakistani wedding
(iii) Problems of working women
(iv) Poverty and its evils
(v) Importance of social justice
Q.2. Read the following passage and answer the questions- given at the end. Your own constructed answers will fetch you better marks. 25
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The man who is perpetually hesitating which of the two things he will do first, will do neither. The man who resolves but suffers his resolution to be changed by the first counter suggestions of a friend who fluctuates from opinion to opinion, from plan, and veers like a weather-cock to every point of the compass, with every breath of caprice that blows - can never accomplish anything great or useful. Instead of being progressive in any thing, he will be at best stationary, and more probably retrograde in all. It is only the man who first consults wisely, then resolves firmly and then executes his purpose with inflexible perseverance undismayed by those difficulties which daunt a weaker spirit that can advance to eminence in any time. Take your course wisely, but firmly, and having taken it, hold upon it with heroic resolution and the Alps and Pyrenees will sink before you. Wavering and fickleness of the mind are not only signs of a weak personality but also symptoms of inferiority complex. Taking a decision promptly and then sticking to firmly may be the quality found rarely in the selected few but average human beings are quite capable of developing the habit of thinking deeply and wisely and then executing the plans efficiently. It can be achieved through guidance, will power and psychological treatment.
Questions:
(i) What is the result of indecisiveness?
(ii) Why should a man refrain from changing his plans after taking a firm decision?
(iii) What are the conditions of successful accomplishment of a task?
(iv) What do repeated changes in plans show about a man’s personality?
(v) Suggest suitable title for the passage.
(vi) Make the precis of the above passage.
Answers:
(I) The result of indecisiveness is that a man can never accomplish anything great or useful.Answers:
(ii) A man should refrain from changing his plans after taking a firm decision because wavering and
fickleness of the mind are not only signs of a weak personality but also symptoms of inferiority
complex.
(iii) The conditions of successful accomplishment of a task are consultation wisely, firm resolution
and execution of purpose with inflexible perseverance.
(iv) The repeated change in plans show weak personality and inferiority complex.
(v) The Result of Indecisiveness
Q: 3 Write a letter to the editor of a Newspaper expressing your grave concernon current waves of terrorism
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OR
Write an Application to the Manager of a Mobile Phone Franchise for Appointment of an Office Assistant.
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Application to Manager mobile phone
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