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379. DSC 303: Leslie A. Fielder (1)

Leslie A. Fiedler (born March 8, 1917, Newark, New Jersey, U.S.—died January 29, 2003, Buffalo, New York) was an American literary critic who applied psychological (chiefly Freudian) and social theories to American literature. Fiedler attended the University of Wisconsin (M.A., 1939; Ph.D., 1941), and, after service in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1942 to 1946, he did further research at Harvard University. Thereafter he taught at many universities both in the United States and abroad, chiefly at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Over the years, Fiedler propounded many ingenious but controversial theories. He gained considerable notoriety with his 1948 essay “Come Back to the Raft Ag’in, Huck Honey!,” later republished in An End to Innocence (1955), which raised issues of race and sexuality. His major work, Love and Death in the American Novel (1960), argues that much of American literature—those works, for example, that discuss life on the high seas or in the wilderness—embo...
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Model 40: DSC 102 (2025 September)

Internal Examination, 2025 FYUG 1st Semester  Subject - DSC 102 (English) Full Marks - 20 1. Attempt any 5 of the following questions - 5×2= 10 a) What is an Absurd play ? Give one example? b) What are the prophecies given by the witches in Act -1 of the play _Macbeth_? c) Write 2 examples of Pre-shakespearean drama? d) Who is Macduff? e) "Fair is Foul and Foul is Fair" - explain? f) Mention 4  comedies of William Shakespeare? g) Who are the 2 friends of Doctor Faustus?  2. Attempt any one of the following questions - 10 a) Discuss the character of Lady Macbeth? b) Discuss the major types and features of Mediaeval English Drama? e) Critically examine the character of Doctor Faustus as a tragic hero?
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Model 39. HS 2nd Yr Alte Unit Test (Sep 2025)

HS 2nd YEAR  PRE- FINAL EXAMINATION ALTERNATIVE ENGLISH.    TOTAL MARKS- 50 1. Answer any ten from the following questions: (1x10=10) a. Who wrote the poem Ozymandias of Egypt ? b. What was written on the pedestal of the statue of Ozymandias? c. What was Rosemary’s reaction when the poor girl asked for money? d. What did the vicar ask the verger to do? e. What business did Foreman start after leaving the church? f. How many shops did Foreman own eventually? g. What type of house is Bina Kutir? h. What was Brajen Kalita’s occupation? i. How is Death personified in the poem ‘Because I Could Not Stop for Death’? j. What does the “setting sun” ‘Because I Could Not Stop for Death’ symbolize? k. Where does the “strange meeting” take place? l. What does the dead soldier say about war in the poem ‘Strange Meeting’? 2. Answer any 5 of the following question.  (2x5‎ = 10)   a. What is the t...
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Model 38. HS 2nd Yr. Unit Test. (Sep 2025)

HS 2nd Year Subject- ENGLISH (Total Marks- 50) 1. Answer any 10 of the following questions: (1x10=10)    a. Which natural beauty of Assam impressed Rowntree the most? b. What was the poet’s childhood fear in “My Mother at Sixty Six”? c. Where does Saheb originally hail from? d. What is the name of the river mentioned in “The Last Lesson”? e. Who is Darek? f. At what age did the Tiger King kill his first tiger? g. What prophecy was made about the Tiger King? h. Name the book from which “Memoirs of a Chota Sahib” is taken. i. Name some traditional games played during Magh Bihu. j. What is the name of Geoff’s younger brother? k. What are mahseers? l. Where did Gandhi stay in Muzzafarpur? 2. Answer any five questions from the following: (2x5‎ = 10) a. ‘Garbage to them is gold’. How do ragpickers of Seemapuri survive? b. Describe the irony in Saheb’s name? c. Why did Gandhi ji feel that taking the Champaran case to the cour...
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378. DSC 101: Pre-Raphaelite Poetry (2)

1. The Pre-Raphaelite movement, which began in the mid-19th century, was primarily an artistic movement but had a significant impact on literature as well. It was influenced by Romanticism and reacted against the industrialization and materialism of the Victorian era. Their literature, much like their art, was detailed, sensuous, and symbolic, often dealing with themes of love, death, nature, and spirituality. Founded in 1848 by a group of English painters, poets, and critics, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood sought to return to the detailed, vibrant style of art that existed before the time of the Renaissance painter Raphael. In literature, this movement was characterized by a similar return to medieval themes, vivid imagery, and a focus on beauty, emotion, and morality. Key Figures and Works Dante Gabriel Rossetti, one of the founding members of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, was a pivotal figure in both the artistic and literary branches of the movement. As a poet, Rossetti's wor...
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377. DSC 101: Victorian Poetry (2)

1) Characteresitics of Victorian Poetry: In the history of the United Kingdom, the Victorian era was the period of Queen Victoria's reign, from June 1837 until her death on January 1901. The Poetry written in England during this phase is referred to as Victorian poetry. The most prolific and well- regarded poets of the age include Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Robert Browning, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Matthew Arnold. The Victorian age was an age of material prosperity. The British Empire spread far and wide during the rule of Queen Victoria. Naturally, the Victorians became highly complacent. The age refers to contradictory qualities of the mind and the spirit. It was outwardly materialistic but inwardly also guided by a deep spiritual vitality. This period was marked by the tremendous cultural upheaval. There were a drastic change and development in the form of literature, art and music. Although the Victorian Poetry was quite different from that of the preceding era, yet there were s...
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376. 302: Introduction to Into the vortex of Migration and Identity: Emerging discourses on North-East India (2)

Emerging discourses on North-East India encompass debates on the region's integration and contestations, identity and autonomy, national and regional political dynamics, developmental challenges, and the socio-cultural impact of globalization on tribal identities. Key Themes in Emerging Discourses History of Integration and Contestations: Scholars and policymakers revisit colonial and post-colonial governance experiments and militant movements in North-East India, highlighting the region's contested integration with the Indian mainland and peacebuilding efforts . Identity, Autonomy, and Citizenship: Discussions focus on complex ethnic identities and aspirations for autonomy among various tribal groups. Citizenship issues, magnified by policies like NRC and CAA, shape ongoing debates . Political Shifts: The rise of the BJP-led regime since 2014 has influenced the federal structure and regional political power, affecting the representation and dynamics of North-East India in nati...
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