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Suggestion of 20th Century Novel

4th Year Final Exam 2023, will be held on the year-2025 (এটা 2025 সালের এক্সাম এর জন্য সাজেশান)

Suggestion of 20th Century Novel

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@ জুমে লাইভ ক্লাস হয়।
@ লেকচার শিট + হ্যান্ড নোট্‌স পাবে
@ সপ্তাহে ৩ দিন ১ ঘণ্টা করে পড়ান হয়।
@ রবি-মঙ্গল-ব্রিহস্পতি, রাত 8.15-9.15 টা
@ ক্লাস রেকর্ড করে গ্রুপে শেয়ার করা হয়।
@ পেইড জুম সফটওয়্যার, তাই নিরবচ্ছিন ১ ঘণ্টা ক্লাস হয়
@ নিরবচ্ছিন্ন বিদ্যুৎ আছে, সো বিদ্যুৎ যাওয়ার বা রেকর্ড ক্লাস হারিয়ে যাওয়ার ভয় নেই।

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Part – C

Heart of Darkness

  1. *** Comment on the theme of imperialism in Heart of Darkness.
  2. *** Comment on the treatment of Evil in the Heart of Darkness.
  3. *** Analyze Conrad’s narrative techniques/use of symbols in Heart of Darkness.
  4. Justify the title of the novel Heart of Darkness.
  5. Discuss the character of Marlow.

A Passage to India

  1. *** Discuss the use of symbols in A Passage to India.
  2. *** Discuss the significance of Marabar caves in A Passage to India.
  3. *** Discuss the theme of separation represented in A Passage to India.
  4. Comment on Character of Aziz/Aziz-Fielding relationship in A Passage to India.
  5. Examine the Forster’s depiction of the Anglo-Indian community in Chandrapore.

To the Lighthouse

  1. *** Discuss the major themes of To the Lighthouse.
  2. *** Critically analyze the significance of the journey To the Lighthouse.
  3. *** Discuss the symbols in To the Lighthouse.
  4. Justify the title of the novel To the Lighthouse.
  5. Discuss the character of Lily Briscoe.

Sons and Lovers

  1. *** Comment on the father’s and son’s relationship in Sons and Lovers.
  2. *** Discuss the treatment of love and marriage in Sons and Lovers.
  3. Comment on the tragic character of Walter Morel in Sons and Lovers.

The Grass is Singing

  1. *** Discuss the theme of colonialism in The Grass is Singing.
  2. *** Discuss The Grass is Singing is a story of a failed marriage.
  3. How are the Black African treated in The Grass is Singing?
  4. Comment on the significance of the title The Grass is Singing.

Part – B

Heart of Darkness

  1. What does the knitting of black wool in Heart of Darkness?
  2. What do you know about the Manager of the Central Station in Heart of Darkness?
  3. What do you know about the pilgrim in Heart of Darkness?
  4. Write a short note on the theme of Hallow Men in Heart of Darkness.
  5. What does ‘ivory’ symbolize in Heart of Darkness?
  6. Comment on the significance of the title Heart of Darkness.
  7. What does the word ‘horror’ signify in the novel Heart of Darkness?
  8. What is the symbolic significance of ‘Whited Sepulchre’ in Heart of Darkness?
  9. Give a pen-picture of the Brickmaker in Heart of Darkness.
  10. What is Marlow’s estimate of the cannibal crew in Heart of Darkness?
  11. What do you know about Kurtz?

A Passage to India

  1. Sketch the character of Adela Quested in A Passage to India.
  2. Discuss the underlying significance of the collision of the boats at Mau.
  3. Why does the relationship between Aziz and Fielding fail?
  4. What does Chandrapore signify?
  5. What is the significance of Fielding’s tea-party in A Passage to India?
  6. Describe the significance of the Janmasthami Ceremony.
  7. How does the novel A Passage to India end?
  8. Describe the trial scene in A Passage to India.

To the Lighthouse

  1. How does Mrs. Ramsay show sympathy for the Lighthouse keeper?
  2. What is Mrs. Ramsay’s view of life?
  3. Discuss briefly the role of Mrs. Ramsay as mother, wife, and friend.
  4. Can you trace a moment of intimacy between Mr. and Mrs. Ramsay?
  5. Why does William Bankes think that Dinner-Party to be a sheer waste of time?
  6. What are the reasons for Lily’s feeling of triumph over Mrs. Ramsay?
  7. Why is Lily Briscoe dissatisfied with her picture?
  8. What is Lily’s idea of a good picture?
  9. Compare and contrast Mr and Mrs Ramsay.
  10. How does Lily Briscoe experience an epiphany in the novel To the Light House.

Sons and Lovers

  1. What is Oedipus Complex? How is it treated in the novel Sons and Lovers.
  2. Do you find any moral lesson in Sons and Lovers?
  3. Why did Paul’s relationship with Mirium fail?
  4. What is the significance of Paul-Miriam episode?
  5. Bring out the significance of Paul-Clara relationship in Sons and Lovers.
  6. Describe the last day in Gertrude Morel’s life.
  7. How does Lawrence apply ‘impression’ technique in Sons and Lovers?
  8. What do you know about the setting of Sons and Lovers?
  9. Write a note on Baxter Dawes.
  10. How does Lawrence employ the stream of consciousness technique in Sons and Lovers?
  11. Why was Gertrude Morel unhappy with her husband?
  12. Discuss the symbolic use of Coal-Pits in Sons and Lovers.

The Grass is Singing

  1. How was Mary brought up and educated in childhood?
  2. How does the author portray racial discrimination through the experience of Mary on Dick Turner’s farm?
  3. How does Charlie Slatter take control of the murder case of Mary Turner?
  4. Describe the setting of The Grass is Singing.
  5. Trace the autobiographical elements in The Grass is Singing.
  6. Discuss the murder of Mary in The Grass is Singing.

Previous Questions

Question of 2022

20th Century Novel 1
20th Century Novel 2

Question of 2021

tweenty century novel 1
tweenty century novel 2

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Part – C

  1. Justify the title of the novel Heart of Darkness.
  2. Analyze Conrad’s use of symbols/narrative techniques in Heart of Darkness.
  3. Comment on the treatment of Evil in the Heart of Darkness.
  4. Write on the character and role of Marlow in Heart of Darkness
  5. Explain the significance of the dying words of Kurtz! “The Horror, The Horror“.

  1. Discuss the use of symbols in A Passage to India.
  2. Comment on the theme of cultural conflict/separation in A Passage to India.
  3. Examine the Forster’s depiction of the Anglo-Indian community in Chandrapore.
  4. Comment on Character of Aziz/Aziz-Fielding relationship in A Passage to India.

  1. Discuss the symbols in To the Lighthouse.
  2. Discuss the character of Lily Brisco.
  3. Critically analyze the significance of the journey To the Lighthouse.
  4. Examine the aptness of the title To the Lighthouse.

  1. Comment on the father’s and son’s relationship in sons and lovers.
  2. Discuss the treatment of love and marriage in sons and lovers.
  3. Why does Paul fail to achieve a meaningful relationship with either Miriam or Clara?
  4. Comment on the tragic character of Walter Morel in Sons and Lovers.

  1. Discuss The Grass is Singing is a story of a failed marriage.
  2. How are the Black African treated in The Grass is Singing?
  3. Comment on the significance of the title The Grass is Singing.
  4. Discuss the theme of colonialism in The Grass is Singing.

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Question of Previous Exam- 2020

Previous Suggestion

For 4th year 2020

  1. Justify the title of the novel Heart of Darkness.
  2. Comment on the theme of imperialism in Heart of Darkness. [Common]
  3. Comment on the treatment of Evil in the Heart of Darkness.
  4. Discuss the significance of Marabar caves in A Passage to India. [Common]
  5. Discuss the use of symbols in A Passage to India.
  6. Justify the title A Passage to India. [Common]
  7. Discuss the major themes of To the Lighthouse. [Common]
  8. Discuss the symbols in To the Lighthouse.
  9. Discuss Oedipus complex or mother-fixation in Sons and Lovers. [Common]
  10. Comment on the father’s and son’s relationship in sons and lovers.
  11. Discuss the treatment of love and marriage in sons and lovers.
  12. Discuss the social pictures found in The Grass is Singing. [Common]
  13. Sketch the character of Mary in The Grass is Singing. [Common]