SYBA SEM. 3 Core Course in English (CCE 5) - Literary form: Comedy - Pygmalion by G. B. Shaw (Play)

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English paper for Semester-end examination covers SYBA Sem. 3 Core Course in English (CCE 5) with a focus on comedy as a literary form and on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion. It outlines course units on the origin and development of comedy, key types and characteristics, and then shifts to the play text. The document provides long and short-answer exam questions, marks allocation, and recommended reading from Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory.

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Unit 1: Comedy Form - Origin and Development

Types of Comedies and Characteristics

Short Notes: Character, Plot, Setting, Conflict, Theme

Unit 2: Pygmalion - G. B. Shaw (Play)

Semester-end Examination

Long Answer Questions (Comedy Form)

Long Answer Questions (The Play)

Short Notes Questions (Comedy Form)

Short Notes Questions (The Play)

Recommended Reading

Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory (J. A. Cuddon)

English Paper : 5 ====================================================================== SYBA SEM. 3 Core Course in English (CCE 5) Literary form: Comedy and Pygmalion by G. B. Shaw (Play) Course content: Text: Pygmalion-G. B. Shaw (Play) Orient Edition First Published in1912; (Staged in 1913.) Paperback, Edited with Introduction by A. C. Ward. New Delhi: Orient Longman. 1979. Other Edition: Paperback, Dover Thrift Edition, 134 pages; 1994, Dover Publications | Unit: 1 Comedy Form: Origin and Development of Comedy Form, Types of Comedies, Characteristics of Comedy, Short notes like Character, Plot, Setting, Conflict, Theme etc.
Unit: 2 Pygmalion-G. B. Shaw (Play) | | --- | | Semester end examination:
Q. 1 Long Answer Question (Comedy Form) (1/2) 14 Marks
Q. 2 Long Answer Question (Comedy Form) (1/2) 14 Marks
Q. 3 Long Answer Question (The Play) (1/2) 14 Marks
Q. 4 Long Answer Question (The Play) (1/2) 14 Marks
Q. 5 (A) Short Notes Question (Comedy Form) (1/2) 07 Marks
Q. 5 (B) Short Notes Question (The Play) (1/2) 07 Marks | | Recommended reading:
Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory by J. A. Cuddon, Revised by C. E. Preston. New Delhi: Penguin Books, 1999. | Comedy Form: QA. Q.1 Define Comedy and discuss its characteristics in length. OR Comment on the consideration of comedy by critics. OR Discuss comedy as a form of literature. OR Write a note on some of the most common elements of comedy? OR What is Comedy? OR What are the chief characteristics of comedy? Explain. OR Write a detailed essay on the essential characteristics of comedy. Ans. It is a very difficult task to define comedy for its outward shape is variable; it can be narrative, dramatic, or descriptive. It can occur without words at all in sculpture, picture or ballet. To say in a sentence then comedy is a kind of literature that creates an atmosphere of joy, merriment and laughter. Comedy is a word derived from the Greek. Aristophanes was the pioneer who developed this form that was later on followed by the Romans and gradually Elizabethans considered the Romans as their models for writing comedy. A play that gives us pleasant moments about life, makes us laugh is generally labelled as comedy. The expected effect of comedy is to relax human being from emotional tension. According to Meredith, "The pure comedy is entirely free from the wrath (anger) or zeal of the reforms or the moralist...." . (1) The function of comedy is neither to arouse the emotions nor to correct and reform. (2) "Its function is merely to provide light hearted fun that should be thoughtful and impersonal. Subject: Comedy is an idea, it is also a way of writing. Thus the subject matter is very much important for comedy. Comedy deals with the abnormal events as well as complicated characters. There should be realistic depiction નનરૂ઩ણ of eccentric નલચિત્ર characters. If the aim of comedy is corrective then, according to Ben Jonson, human follies may be the subject matter in comedy. For example, Every Man in his Humour. Sometimes sex is also considered the favourite topic in comedy e.g. Tom Jones by Fielding. The reason is that comedy functions as a safetyvalve for passions or erotic passions. Comedy is essentially related with men and not with fairies. Therefore social microcosm is depicted as a subject for comedy also. As Shakespeare modified Ariel, Caliban as social fellows. Style: If style is important, the writer of comedy has to be very much accurate about the style of presenting the comedy form variously. The comedy should be precise; all presented characters and situations should be clear. The writer must have an ability to be direct, simple and concise. As per situation the writer must be analytical with a view to expressing his motive. Sometimes irony can be an effective tool to convey the meaning to the readers e.g. Gulliver's Travels by Swift. The effective dialogue with repartee શાજય જલાફ can be necessary

FAQs

What does the paper focus on besides Pygmalion?

It focuses on comedy as a literary form, including its origin and development, types, and characteristics, along with short notes on elements like character, plot, setting, conflict, and theme.

What kinds of questions are included in the semester-end examination?

The paper includes long answer questions and short notes questions, separated into sections for the comedy form and for the play (Pygmalion).

How is comedy defined in the provided material?

Comedy is described as a kind of literature that creates an atmosphere of joy, merriment, and laughter, expected to relax people from emotional tension, and not mainly to arouse emotions or reform morals.

Sep 20, 2026

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