Subject: 19th Century Poetry
Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Maximum Marks: 60
NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS (SUBJECTIVE) ON THE SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED.
Part-II Give short answer, each question carries equal marks. (15)
Q#1: The poem “ Old Cumberland Beggar” by William Wordsworth can be linked with the French Revolution’s Leitmotif, “ Liberty, Equality, Fraternity.” Discuss.
Q#2: Shelley’s revolutionary urge is seen through symbolism employed in “Ode to the West Wind”. Comment
Q#3: Blake’s mysticism is a distinct feature of his poetry. Discuss in reference to the poems you have read.
Part-III Give detailed answers, each question carries equal marks. (45)
Q#1: According to Middleton Murray, “ Ode to Nightingale” is a poem of midnight sorrow and beauty. Elaborate.
Q#2: Discuss Coleridge as a supernatural poet.
Q#3: Lucy Grey by William Wordsworth is a meditation on death. Discuss in detail.
