Europian Classical Literature is a mandatory paper for BA English Hours students in IGNOU. The paper code is BEGC-102, and today, I am sharing the previous years' question papers for the European Classical Literature (BEGC-102) for our students at GJR Institute.
Multiple students preparing for SSC and PSC examinations at GJR Institute opt for IGNOU for their distance degree programs. So, I feel it is my personal responsibility to help my students score good marks in the upcoming IGNOU BEGC-102 (European Classical Literature) university examination.
How To Score High Marks in IGNOU BEGC 102 (European Classical Literature) Semester Examination?
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Preparations based on previous years' question papers will help you gain high marks in the upcoming IGNOU BEGC-102 (European Classical Literature) Semester examination.
Download BEGC 102 European Classical Literature IGNOU University Question Papers
This question paper is from the December 2023 IGNOU Examination.
| Term-End Examination | ||
|---|---|---|
| December, 2023 | ||
| BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE | ||
| Time : 3 Hours | Maximum Marks : 100 |
Note : | This paper has two Sections : A and B. Sections A is compulsory and has internal choice. Answer any four questions from Section B. All questions carry equal marks |
| Section—A | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Answer any two of the following questions in about 250 words each : | 2X10=20 |
| (a) Write the story of the Iliad in brief. | ||
| (b) Who were the major playwrights of ancient Greek tragedies ? Name at least two works of each playwright. | ||
| (c) Write a note on Fescennine Verses. | ||
| (d) Do you find any influence of another country on the literature of ancient Rome ? Discuss. | ||
| Section—B | ||
Note : | Attempt any four questions in about 350-400 words each | 4×20=80 |
| 2 | Discuss the notion of honour in the Iliad. Give examples from the text. | |
| 3 | Examine the moment of anagnorsis in Oedipus Rex. Give illustrations/examples to substantiate your answer. | |
| 4 | Who reports the conditions of Thebes ? What do you they have to say about the condition in the city ? Illustrate your answer with examples from the text. | |
| 5 | Critically analyse Pot of Gold’s assessment of the society of its time. Give examples. | |
| 6 | Examine the significance of the slaves in Pot of Gold. | |
| 7 | ‘Strobilus desires freedom.’ Would you agree ? Is this desire for freedom fulfilled ? Give reasons for your answer. | |
| 8 | Did Horace’s father contribute to his role as a satirist ? |
This question paper is from the IGNOU June 2023 university exam series for BEGC-102: European Classical Literature.
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| Term-End Examination | ||
|---|---|---|
| June, 2023 | ||
| BEGC-102 : EUROPEAN CLASSICAL LITERATURE | ||
| Time : 3 Hours | Maximum Marks : 100 |
Note : | (i) This paper has three Sections - Section A, Section B and Section C |
| (ii) Attempt questions from all three Sections. | |
| (iii) Attempt four questions from Section A, two from Section B and three from Section C. |
| Section—A | ||
|---|---|---|
Note : | Write short notes on/answer with reference to the context any four in about 100 words each. | 4X5=20 |
| 1 | Do not ask me to sit down, beloved of Zeus,‟replied the aged king, „while Hector‟s corpse lies neglected by the huts, but give him back to me swiftly so my eyes can gaze on him, and accept the ransom, the princely ransom, I bring' | |
| 2 | Anagnorisis | |
| 3 | “What expiation means he ? What‟s amiss ? Banishment, or the shedding blood for blood. This stain of blood makes shipwreck of our state.” | |
| 4 | “Disappeared without an explanation. Now he snubs me Just because I want to be his friend. How typical- When a rich man tries befriending someone less well-off The poor shirk back in fear and fearfully object, But when the chance has passed them by too late they have a change of heart.” | |
| 5 | “When my good father taught me to be goods, Scarecrows he took of living flesh and blood. And these, J‟ smear, if man such pledge may give, My pen and heart shall keep from, while I live.” | |
| 6 | “Neptune, the God of the ocean, was shown on his feet and striking The rugged rag with his great long trident, while sea-water gushed forth Out of the cleft in the rock to establish his claim to the city" | |
| Section—B | ||
Note : | Answer any two of the following questions in about 250 words each. | 2×10=20 |
| 7 | Discuss the characteristics of an epic with reference to the Iliad | |
| 8 | Examine the role of fate and destiny in Oedipus Rex | |
| 9 | Write a detailed note on the Fescennine verse form. | |
| 10 | Comment on the style of the Horatian satire | |
| Section—C | ||
Note : | Answer any three of the following questions in about 500 words each. | 3X20=60 |
| 11 | Tragedy, blends emotion and meaning.‟ Discuss with reference to the Iliad | |
| 12 | Illustrate the role of the three unities in Oedipus Rex. | |
| 13 | What were the implications of the marriage proposal in Pot of Gold. | |
| 14 | Discuss Horace‟s choice of tone in his satires. | |
| 15 | Comment on the literary value of the Meta-morphoses and explain how it has influenced later writers | |
| 16 | Can Oedipus Rex be called a tragedy of all times ? Why ? |
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