The Prologue To The Canterbury Tales
1. Discuss Chaucer's art of characterization with reference to The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales.2. Write a note on Chaucer's realism in The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales.
3. Discuss how realistically society in The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales.
King Lear
1. Discuss the theme of Self knowledge in 'King Lear'2. Make a comparative study of "King Lear".
3. Bring out a dramatic significance of the sub-plot in "King Lear".
4. Contrast the image of King Lear as a man more sinned against the sinning.
The Nun's Priest Tale:
1. Discuss in detail Chaucer's use of mock heroic technique in The Nun's Priest Tale.2. Consider the Nun's Priest Tale as a fable.
Measure for Measure:
1. Discuss contradictions in Isabella's character in Measure for Measure.2. Comment on the significance of disguise in Measure for Measure.
3. Discuss the theme authority in Measure for Measure.
4. Discuss the character of Angelo
5. Treatment of justice.
Hamlet:
1. Write on the soliloquies in Hamlet.2. Discuss how the play-within-the play contributes to the development of action in Hamlet.
3. Critically examine the dramatic significance of the grave diggers.
4. Do you agree that there was a method in Helmet's madness?
Othello
1. Do you agree with the view that Iago is more interesting than Othello?2. How far, do you think, Desdemona is responsible for the tragedy in Othello?
3. 'Othello' is a tale of a man who loved excessively but 'lov'd not wisely,- discuss.
4. Give an estimate of the role of Emilia in Othello.