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What does Rustem gift to Tahmineh and what does he say ?

Who found the body of Takehiro ? What observations does he make to the magistrate about the

corpse and the surroundings from where it was found ?
(10 x 3 = 30 marks)
Section B

Answer at least five questions.

Each question carries 6 marks.

All questions can be attended.
Overall Ceiling 30.

Write a note on Gilgamesh’s meeting with Utnapishtim.
What are the various thoughts that pass through the mind of the poet when he sees a forgotten
flower ?
What is the significance of “the garden of Eden” ?
Attempt an analysis on Matsuo Basho’s, ‘In the Twilight Rain’.
Attempt a character sketch of Bishop Myriel.
How do the learned men respond to the King’s doubts ?
Theme of heroism in Sohrab and Rustem.
Illusion and reality in “The Painted Wall.”
(5 x 6 = 30 marks)

Section C

Answer any two questions.
Each question carries 10 marks.

Attempt an Essay on the Canto IV of Paradise, as a spiritual and intellectual journey in the quest
for truth.

“Tragedy is the representation which by means of pity and fear effects the catharsis or purgation

of such emotions.” Examine Oedipus Rex in the light of this view of Aristotle.

Bhasa didn’t adhere to the rules of Natyasastra or often broke the conventions of Sanskrit drama.

Elucidate with reference to Urubangam.

Attempt a character sketch of Mother Sauvage.
(2 x 10 = 20 marks)

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