Suggestion of Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama

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Part – C

Dr. Faustus

1. *** Discuss Faustus as an embodiment of Renaissance spirit.
2. *** Discuss the comic scenes/dramatic scenes in Doctor Faustus?
3. Comment on the inner conflict experienced by Faustus
4. Is Faustus’s damnation justified? Discuss

Macbeth

1. *** Depict the character of Macbeth as a tragic hero.
2. *** Comment on Shakespeare’s use of supernatural elements in Macbeth.
3. How do Witches influence Macbeth’s decisions and actions?

The Merchant of Venice

1. *** Discuss the role/character of Portia/Antonio in The Merchant of Venice.
2. *** Sketch the character of Shylock.
3. *** Evaluate The Merchant of Venice as a tragi-comedy.
4. Comment on the theme of Friendship and Loyalty in Merchant of Venice.
5. Discuss the ring episode/basket episode from The Marchant of Venice.

Volpone

1. *** Discuss the theme of avarice in Volpone.
2. *** Justify Volpone as a beast fable.
3. *** Comment on the use of dramatic irony in Volpone.
4. Sketch the character/role of Mosca.

The Duchess of Malfi

1. *** How the Duchess of Malfi is glorified/Character of Duchess?
2. *** Sketch the character and role of Bosola.
3. *** Discuss The Duchess of Malfi as a revenge tragedy.
4. Comment on the use of imagery in The Duchess of Malfi.

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Part – B

Doctor Faustus

1. Who are University wits?
2. Describe the significance of the old man in Doctor Faustus.
3. What is Faustus’ conception of hell and heaven?
4. What is Mephistopheles’ conception of Hell?
5. Discuss Doctor Faustus as a morality play.
6. Discuss Doctor Faustus as an allegory.
7. Describe the function of chorus in Doctor Faustus.
8. What do good Angel and Evil Angel allegorise in the life of Doctor Faustus? /Or significance of the good Angel and Evil Angel.
9. Why is Dr, Faustus compared to Icarus?
10. What is the significance of Seven Deadly Sins?
11. Write a note on Tragic Hero.

Macbeth

1. Whom does Duncan nominate to the throne?
2. How does Lady Macbeth persuade her husband to murder Duncan?
3. Describe Macbeth’s state of mind after committing the murder of Duncan.
4. How does Lady Macbeth appear as a courageous woman after the murder?
5. Describe the scene in which Banquo is stabbed to death.
6. What are the five conditions Faustus sets down in the contract?
7. What information is provided to Macbeth by apparitions?
8. Describe Lady Macbeth’s sleep walking scene.
9. How is Macbeth different from a classical tragedy? / Macbeth as a tragedy.
10. How does Shakespeare handle the supernatural elements?
11. What prophecies do the witches make about Macbeth and Banquo?
12. Bring out the difference between Macbeth and Banquo in their reaction to the prophecies of the witches.
13. Write a note on Soliloquies of Macbeth.

The Merchant of Venice

1. What are the wrongs and insults done by Antonio to Shylock?
2. Describe the Casket scene in brief.
3. Describe the Trial scene briefly.
4. Describe the ring episode briefly.
5. Write a short note on Bassanio.
6. Describe the Bond-Story in brief in The Merchant of Venice.
7. Describe the role of Portia in the play.
8. Do you think Shylock deserves what happens to him in the play?
9. Write a note on the friendship between Antonio and Bassanio.

Volpone

1. What is comedy of humour/dark comedy/satire?
2. How does Volpone commit mortal sin by worshipping his gold?
3. How does Mosca satirize the lawyers?
4. Describe the Mountebanks scene?
5. How does Mosca describe the beauty of Celia to Volpone?
6. Discuss the role of Mosca.
7. How does Volpone try to seduce Celia?
8. What does Volpone do to torment the legacy hunters?
9. How does Peregrine take his revenge on Sir Politic?
10. Comment on the trial scene in Volpone
11. What is beast fable?
12. How does Bonario protect Celia?
13. Comment on the opening scene of Volpone.
14. How does Volpone earn money and gold/wealth?

The Duchess of Malfi

1. Describe the character of Bosola.
2. How does Antonio accuse Cariola of betraying him and the Duchess?
3. How is Bosola different from his masters?
4. Describe the marriage scene.
5. Why does Bosola suspect that the Duchess is pregnant?
6. Describe the scene of Duchess tragic doom.
7. Describe the scene in which all the villains are killed.
8. What moral does Bosola draw while he dies?
9. How does Bosola become sure that the Duchess is pregnant?
10. Write a note on decadent play.
11. Write a note on Melodrama.

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