Suggestion of 20th Century Novel Exam 2022
Part C
Heart of Darkness
- How does Conrad explore the different shades of meanings of ‘Darkness’ in the novel Heart of Darkness? Or, Comment on the title Heart of Darkness. ✪ ✪ ✪
- How does Conrad treat the theme of imperialism in Heart of Darkness? ✪ ✪ ✪
- Illustrate the significance of Kurtz’s last words: “The horror! The horror!” Or, Comment on Conrad’s treatment of evil in Heart of Darkness. Or, analyze the full significance of Kurtz’s last words: ‘The horror! The horror! in Heart of Darkness. Or, Explain the significance of the dying words of Kurtz: “The Horror! The Horror!” ✪ ✪ ✪
আরো পড়ুনঃDiscuss the Significance of the Title “Heart of Darkness.”(বাংলায়)
A Passage to India
- Discuss the significance of Marabar caves in A Passage to India. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Comment on the theme of conflict of cultures in A Passage to India. Or, A Passage to India is a novel of the clash of culture.- Discuss. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Justify the title of the novel A Passage to India. Or, Discuss the significance of the title, A Passage to India. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Discuss Froster’s use of symbols in ‘A Passage to India’. ✪ ✪ ✪
To the Lighthouse
- Discuss the major themes of the novel To the Lighthouse. Or, Discuss the main themes of the novel To the Lighthouse. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Discuss the significance of the journey to the Lighthouse. ✪ ✪ ✪
আরো পড়ুনঃWhat Does ‘Ivory’ Signify in Heart of Darkness? (বাংলায়)
Sons and Lovers
- Why does Paul fail to achieve meaningful relationships with either Miriam or Clara in Sons and Lovers? Or, Write a note on the man-woman conflict in Sons and Lovers. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Comment on the theme of mother fixation in Sons and Lovers Or, Illustrate the term ‘Oedipus complex’ in the context of Sons and Lovers. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Briefly analyse the father-son relationship in Sons and Lovers. Or. Discuss the father-son relationship in Sons and Lovers. ✪ ✪ ✪
The Grass is Singing
- What picture of social life do you get in Doris Lessing’s The Grass is Singing? ✪ ✪ ✪
- The novel The Grass is Singing is a story of a failed marriage.- Discuss. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Portray the character of Mary in The Grass is Singing. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Justify the title of the novel ‘The Grass is Singing’. Or, Discuss the significance of the title, The Grass is Singing’. ✪ ✪ ✪
Part B
Heart of Darkness
- What does ‘Ivory’ signify in Heart of Darkness? Or, What does ‘ivory’ symbolize in Heart of Darkness? ✪ ✪ ✪
- What is the meaning of the title Heart of Darkness? Or, Discuss the significance of the title Heart of Darkness. ✪ ✪ ✪
- Comment on the setting of the novel Heart of Darkness. Or, What is the Background of the novel Heart of Darkness?
- What does the knitting of black wool in Heart of Darkness signify?
A Passage to India
- *Why does the ‘Bridge Party’ fail in A Passage to India? Or, Why did the Bridge Party in A Passage to India fail? ✪ ✪ ✪
- How does the novel A Passage to India end? ✪ ✪ ✪
- Why did the friendship fail between Dr. Aziz and Mr. Fielding? ✪ ✪ ✪
8. Briefly describe the Marabar Caves in A Passage to India.
9. Sketch briefly the character of Adela Quested in A Passage to India.
To the Lighthouse
10. Why is Lily Briscoe dissatisfied with her picture? ✪ ✪ ✪
11. Discuss briefly the role of Mrs. Ramsay. ✪ ✪ ✪
12. What are Mrs. Ramsay’s views on marriage?
আরো পড়ুনঃDiscuss the Father-son Relationship in “Sons and Lovers”.’(বাংলায়)
Sons and Lovers
13. Why was Gertrude Morel unhappy with her husband? ✪ ✪ ✪
14. What is the significance of the Paul-Miriam episode? Or, Why did Paul’s rlationship with Miriam fail? ✪ ✪ ✪
15. Bring out the significance of Paul Miriam relationship. ✪ ✪ ✪
16. Bring out the significance of Paul-Clara relationship in Sons and Lovers. ✪ ✪ ✪
17. How does Lawrence employ the stream-of-consciousness technique in Sons and Lovers? Or, Write a short note on the Stream of Consciousness technique.
The Grass is Singing
18. What truth is exposed through the murder of Mary by Moses, the native worker in The Grass is Singing? Or. What truth is revealed through the murder of Mary by Moses? ✪ ✪ ✪
19. Write a short note on Apartheid. ✪ ✪ ✪
20. Sketch briefly the character of Mary Turner.
21. Trace the autobiographical elements in The Grass is Singing. Or, Do you find autobiographical elements in The Grass is Singing?
