QUAID-I-AZAM UNIVERSITY

ISLAMABAD
B.A Annual Examinations--2013
(PART-I)
Roll No: ____________________

SUBJECT: English Literature PAPER: A

Time Allowed: 3 Hours June 17, 2013 Max Marks: 100

Note: Attempt FIVE questions. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION-I
Q. No.1
“She smashed his kite. He says he’ll never forgive her for that till his dying day.”
Discuss the character of Herbert and his wife in the light of this statement from the story
“THE KITE”. (20)
Q. No.2
Write a critical summary of the story “THE VOICE”. (20)
Q. No.3
“ I think I may feel dull on that dreary old cruise after the sisterly brotherly life. I’ve had here.”
How does this remark sum up Maria’s character in “MARIA?”. (20)
Q. No.4
What is an allegory? Discuss “ANIMAL FARM” as a political allegory. (20)
Q. No.5
Why does the revolution fail to establish an ideal society? Explain with examples from “ANIMAL
FARM.” (20)
Q. No.6
Write a character sketch of Snowball. (20)
Q. No.7
Do you think that “A PARTING” is about the theme of separation? Discuss in detail. (20)
Q. No.8
Discuss “TIME’S VISITORS” as a play with a purpose. (20)