Continental Literature Final Suggestion Session (2019-20)
Part B
The Metamorphosis
- What obstacles does Gregor face after turning into an insect? [NU. 2017, 2020] ★★★
- How was Gregor treated when all the members of his family were forced to work? [NU. 2018] ★★★
- How did Gregor die? [NU. 2021]
- What was the predicament faced by Mr Samsa immediately after Gregor’s transformation? [NU. 2019]
- How does Gregor entertain himself? [NU. 2018] ★★★
The Outsider
- What message do you get from “The Outsider?” [NU. 2018]
- Discuss the European-Arab relation in Albert Camus’ novel, “The Stranger.” [NU. 2019] ★★★
- Write a short note on Meursault’s realization of the absurdity of life. [NU. 2017]
- Write in brief about Meursault’s trial. ★★★
- What conflict do you find or notice in the relationship between Meursault and Marie? [NU. 2021]
Mother Courage and Her Children
- Describe the situation that leads Kattrin to death. [NU. 2017, 2020] ★★★
- Discuss briefly the relationship between maternity and war as illustrated in Mother Courage and Her Children. [NU. 2017]
- Why does Mother Courage refuse to marry the Cook? [NU. 2019]
- What role does religion play in the drama “Mother Courage and Her Children?” [NU. 2019] ★★★
- What was the crime of Eilif? [NU. 2021]
A Doll’s House
- Who is the doll Ibsen refers to? According to you, what is the message of the play “A Doll’s House?” [NU. 2018, 2019]
- How is “A Doll’s House” a feministic play? [NU. 2019] ★★★
- How does Torvald react when he finds out about Nora’s debts? [NU. 2017]
- What role does hereditary disease play in “A Doll’s House?” [NU. 2018, 2021] ★★★
- Why does Nora not forgive Torvald in “A Doll’s House?” [NU. 2020]
Crime and Punishment
- Write a short note on Dostoyevsky’s use of coincidence. [NU. 2017, 2020, 2021] ★★★
- Why does Raskolnikov decide to confess his crime? [NU. 2017]
- What is the significance of a yellow passport? [NU. 2018] Why does Dostoevsky repeatedly use the colour ‘yellow’? ★★★
- Write in brief Dostoevsky’s concept of ethics as you trace it in his novel, “Crime and Punishment.” [NU. 2019]
- What is the significance of Raskolnikov’s dream? [NU. 2021] ★★★
Part-C
The Metamorphosis
- Is Kafka in his ‘Metamorphosis’ cynical? Give reasons for your answer. [NU. 2017, 2021] ★★★
- “Gregor’s metamorphosis is dehumanization”. Discuss. [NU. 2019, 2021] ★★★
- Bring out the tragic and comic elements in “The Metamorphosis”. [NU 2019]
- Discuss the techniques Kafka applied in writing “The Metamorphosis.” Or, Justify “The Metamorphosis” is one of this century’s few great poetic works. [NU. 2017]
- Gregor Samsa is presented as a tragic character in “The Metamorphosis” – Do you agree? [NU. 2020] ★★★
The Outsider
- Discuss Meursault’s view of society. [NU. 2018] Or, “The Outsider” shows how the conventions of a society can be tyrannical. Give your views on this statement on the basis of your reading.
- Write an essay on Albert Camus’s treatment of alienation in “The Outsider.” Or. Do you think that the title of “The Outsider” is justified? [NU. 2017, 2020] ★★★
- Consider Meursault as an existential hero. [NU. 2021]
Mother Courage and Her Children
- Do you consider “Mother Courage and Her Children” a tragedy? Give reasons for your answer. [NU. 2019] ★★★
- Explain the conflict between mother and tradeswoman in “Mother Courage and Her Children.” [NU. 2020]
- “Mother Courage and Her Children” is an anti-war play.”- Discuss. [NU. 2018, 2021] ★★★
A Doll’s House
- Sketch the character of Nora in “A Doll’s House.” [NU. 2019] ★★★
- Write a note on the dramatic irony in “A Doll’s House.” [NU. 2020]
- “A Doll’s House” is a play about a woman’s self-discovery and liberation”. – Discuss. [NU. 2019, 2021] ★★★
- Justify the appropriateness of the title of Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House.” [NU. 2018, 2021] ★★★
Crime and Punishment
- “Crime and Punishment” is a psychological novel Discuss. [NU. 2018, 2020] ★★★
- Write about imagery and symbolism in “Crime and Punishment.” [NU. 2021]
- Analyze the split personality of Raskolnikov. Or, Describe Raskolnikov as a dual character. [NU. 2018, 2021] ★★★
