20th Century Novel Final Suggestion Session (2019-20)
Part B
Heart of Darkness
- What does the word ‘horror’ signify in the novel, “Heart of Darkness?” [NU. 2013, 2015, 2018] ★★★
- What does the knitting of black wool in “Heart of Darkness” signify? [NU. 2017]
- What does ‘ivory’ symbolize in “Heart of Darkness?” [NU. 2017, 2020] ★★★
- What do you know about Kurtz? [NU. 2021]
- What impression do you form of the Chief Accountant at the company’s station in “Heart of Darkness?” [NU. 2018, 2021] ★★★
A Passage to India
- Why does the relationship between Aziz and Fielding fail? [NU. 2015, 2017, 2020] ★★★
- Describe the trail scene in “A Passage to India.” [NU. 2016, 2019, 2021] ★★★
- How does the novel “A Passage to India” end? [NU. 2016, 2020]
- What is the significance of the friendship between Dr Aziz and Mrs Moore in “A Passage to India?” [NU. 2021, 2019, 2018] ★★★
To The Lighthouse
- How does Lily Briscoe experience an epiphany at the close of the novel “To The Lighthouse?” [NU. 2016, 2018, 2021] ★★★
- What is the significance of the journey to the Lighthouse?
- Discuss briefly the role of Mrs Ramsay. [NU. 2017, 2020] ★★★
- Why is Lily Briscoe dissatisfied with her picture? [NU. 2020]
- Compare and contrast Mr and Mrs Ramsay. [NU. 2019]
Sons and Lovers
- Why did Paul’s relationship with Miriam fail? [NU. 2015, 2018, 2020] ★★★
- Bring out the significance of Paul-Clara’s relationship in “Sons and Lovers?” [NU. 2016, 2020] ★★★
- How does Lawrence employ the ‘Stream of Consciousness’ technique in “Sons and Lovers?” [NU. 2015, 2017] ★★★
- Why is Gertrude Morel unhappy with her husband? [NU. 2018]
- Discuss the symbolic use of ‘Coal Pits’ in “Sons and Lovers.” [NU. 2018, 2021] ★★★
The Grass is Singing
- Trace the autobiographical elements in “The Grass is Singing.” [NU. 2017, 2020] ★★★
- How was Mary brought up and educated?
- How does the author portray racial discrimination through the experience of Mary on Dick Turner’s farm?
- Describe the murder of Mary in “The Grass is Singing.” [NU. 2016, 2018, 2021] ★★★
- Sketch briefly the character of Mary Turner. [NU. 2017]
- What truth is revealed through Moses’ murder of Mary? [NU. 2019]
Part-C
Heart of Darkness
- Justify the title of the novel “Heart of Darkness.” Or, How does Joseph Conrad explore the different shades of meanings of Darkness in the novel “Heart of Darkness?” [NU. 2019, 2016]
- Comment on Conrad’s narrative technique through the role of Marlow in “Heart of Darkness.” [NU. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021] ★★★
- How does Conrad treat the theme of imperialism in “Heart of Darkness?” [NU. 2015, 2018, 2020] ★★★
- Analyze Conrad’s use of symbols in “Heart of Darkness.” [NU. 2019, 2021]
A Passage to India
- Discuss the significance of ‘Marabar Caves’ in “A Passage to India.” [NU. 2017, 2020] ★★★
- Comment on the British Raj in India in the novel “A Passage to India.” [NU. 2016]
- How is the theme of separation represented through various symbols in “A Passage to India?” [NU. 2017, 2018, 2021] ★★★
- Examine and estimate the Aziz-Fielding relationship in “A Passage to India.” [NU. 2016]
- Critically examine Forster’s depiction of the Anglo-Indian community in Chandropore. [NU. 2019, 2021] ★★★
To The Lighthouse
- Critically analyze the significance of the journey to the Lighthouse through the symbols in “To The Lighthouse.” [NU. 2019]
- Discuss the novel’s major themes “To The Lighthouse” by justifying the title. [NU. 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021] ★★★
- Discuss the character of Lily Briscoe. [NU. 2019, 2021] ★★★
Sons and Lovers
- Discuss Walter Morel as a tragic character. [NU. 2016, 2018] ★★★
- Analyze the father-son relationship in “Sons and Lovers.” [NU. 2017]
- Discuss the treatment of love and marriage in “Sons and Lovers.” [NU. 2015, 2018, 2021] ★★★
The Grass is Singing
- Comment on the significance of the title “The Grass is Singing.” [NU. 2017]
- “The novel “The Grass is Singing” is a story of a failed marriage,” discuss it. [NU. 2019]
- How are the black Africans treated in “The Grass is Singing?” Or, How does the author represent the theme of colonialism/racism in “The Grass is Singing?” [NU. 2016, 2018, 2021] ★★★
Nota Bene: “Heart of Darkness,” “A Passage to India,” and “To The Lighthouse” এই উপন্যাস সমূহ গভীর ভাবে অধ্যায়ন করবেন। বিশেষ করে, “Heart of Darkness,” এবং “A Passage to India★”। তাছারা, আমি কিছু নির্দিষ্ট প্রশ্ন সাজেস্ত করছিঃ
Part B: 1,3,6,7,9, 10, 15, 17, 20.
Part C: 2,3,5,7,10,14,17.
