M.A. English Examination April 2023 - New Genres: Autobiography and Biography

Sep 20, 2026

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This document outlines the M.A. Semester IV examination paper for the subject 'New Genres: Autobiography and Biography' administered in April 2023. It provides a structured set of four core analytical questions and a section for short notes, requiring students to evaluate seminal biographical and autobiographical works, including Rajmohan Gandhi's study of Sardar Patel, Irving Stone's 'Lust for Life', M.C. Chagla's 'Roses in December', and Helen Keller's 'The Story of My Life'. The examination requires comprehensive critical assessment of themes, character construction, literary structure, and historical representation across these diverse texts. As an assessment tool, it serves to test advanced literary analysis and the ability to synthesize biographical perspectives.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Examination Questions

Short Notes

FAQs

What works are evaluated in the M.A. Semester IV examination?

The examination covers Rajmohan Gandhi's biography of Sardar Patel, Irving Stone's 'Lust for Life' on Vincent van Gogh, M.C. Chagla's 'Roses in December', and Helen Keller's 'The Story of My Life'.

What are the examination requirements for the students?

Students are required to attempt all four main questions, each offering a choice between two topics, and select any two topics for the short notes section.

What is the primary focus of the questions regarding M.C. Chagla's autobiography?

The questions focus on evaluating Chagla's projection of political leaders of his time and assessing his multifaceted role as a Judge, a Minister, and a Muslim.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Miles