B.A. Semester V - CBCS Examination October 2019 - English CCE-11 Core

Sep 20, 2026

This document outlines the examination paper for the B.A. Semester V (CBCS) English CCE-11 core course, administered in October 2019. The examination focuses on William Shakespeare's seminal plays, Hamlet and Measure for Measure. The paper is structured to test students' analytical capabilities regarding thematic elements, character development, and narrative techniques within these tragic and dark comedic works. Key topics include the centrality of revenge, the nature of Shakespearean tragedy, the impact of supernatural elements, the examination of destiny through character, and specific thematic investigations into virtue and authority. With a total of 70 marks, the assessment requires students to provide detailed critical responses to essay prompts and character analyses, reflecting a comprehensive academic engagement with canonical literature. The document serves as an essential resource for understanding the curriculum requirements and testing standards for undergraduate English literature students studying these specific Shakespearian texts.

LanguageEnglish

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Hamlet

Examination Questions

Measure for Measure

Examination Questions

Short Notes

Hamlet-themed Topics

Measure for Measure-themed Topics

FAQs

What are the primary literary works covered in this examination?

The examination covers William Shakespeare's plays Hamlet and Measure for Measure.

How many total marks is this examination paper worth?

The examination paper has a total of 70 marks.

What are some of the analytical themes students are asked to discuss for Hamlet?

Students are asked to analyze the role of revenge in the plot, the nature of Hamlet as a Shakespearean tragedy, the role of supernatural elements, and the concept that character is destiny.

Sep 20, 2026

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