B.A. Semester VI Examination - March 2022 - English: CCE-20 - History of English Literature

Sep 20, 2026

This document serves as the official B.A. Semester VI examination paper for English (CCE-20), focusing on the History of English Literature from the Romantic to the Modern Age. Conducted in March 2022, the examination encompasses a critical analysis of various literary figures and works, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Browning, Charles Dickens, and D.G. Rossetti. The paper requires students to engage with thematic evaluations of novels such as 'Great Expectations', exploring its social reformation elements, plot construction, and character development, specifically regarding Pip and Miss Havisham. Additional topics covered in the short answer section include Andrew Motion, Virginia Woolf's stream of consciousness technique, and Dickens's artistic characterization, totaling a 70-mark assessment over a 2.5-hour duration. The structured format ensures comprehensive testing of literary theory, historical context, and critical synthesis skills required for undergraduate English studies.

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B.A. Semester VI Examination - March 2022

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FAQs

What is the primary focus of the English CCE-20 examination?

The examination focuses on the History of English Literature from the Romantic Age to the Modern Age.

How much time is allotted for the exam and what is the total marks?

The exam duration is 2.5 hours and it carries a total of 70 marks.

Which novel serves as a central text for analysis in this examination?

The novel 'Great Expectations' is a central text, with questions covering its social reformation themes, plot construction, title, and characterization.

Sep 20, 2026

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