Assignment Code: MEG-8/TMA-2/2005

Coverage: Blocks 5, 6, 7 and 8

Maximum Marks: 100

Attempt all questions and answer each question in approx 450-500 words, unless stated otherwise.

1. Write short notes on the following (Approx. 200 words each)

2. Write a note on irony and humour in A House for Mr. Biswas (20)

3. Analyse the magical realist element in Brathwaite's "Ananse". Support your answer with examples from the poem. (20)

4. Discuss Patrick White's techniques of characterization with special reference to Waldo's character. (20)

5. Attempt a character portrayal of Hagar Shipley as presented in The Stone Angel. (20)