BEGC-107 2025-26 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

Description

BEGC-107: British Poetry and Drama – 17th & 18th Century
Assignment July, 2025 & January, 2026 Sessions
(Based on Blocks 1 – 4)
Course Code: BEGC-107/ 2025-2026
Max. Marks: 100
Section A
1. Write short notes on the following: (5 Marks each)
a) Shakespearean tragedy
b) Characteristics of a mock epic
c) Metaphysical Poetry
d) Heroic couplet
Section B Attempt any five (5) questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1) Comment on the attitude of the prevailing society towards women in The Duchess of Malfi.
2) Elucidate the central idea of “An Essay on Man.”.
3) Discuss ‘Rape of the Lock’ as a mock epic
. 4) Discuss fun and humour in ‘Mac Flecknoe’.
5) Discuss Lycidas as a pastoral elegy.
6) Discuss Dryden’s contribution to English literature.
Section C Attempt all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1. Discuss the rise of the English novel.
2. Elucidate the elements of a Jacobean Tragedy.