SOLVED PAPER BAENGLISH (A) UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB2013 ANNUAL GROUP II

Time : 3 - 1/2 hrs. Maximum marks: 100

All questions carry equal marks. Be stictly relevant.Q.1 Explanation with reference to the context. (Three out of five)a) And into my garden stole When the night had veild the pole: In the morning glad I see MY foe outstrechd beneath the tree.b) Or to what distant lands we may have gone Through all the years will never have been forgotc) The fog comes On little cat feetd) Be bright, be sensible. Remember the day the password is "Sophy"e) Primrose. Of course. I don't mean marriage in general. Imean marriage with John. He makes me feel all funny inside.

Q.2 Attempt any two of the following questions: (150-200 Words Each)a) Is Ole Anderson a coward? Discuss with reference to The Killers.statement.b) Ustad Mangu is painted as a fool in "The New Constitution." Support or refute the statement.c) How does Smirnov make a fun of Popova in "The Bear."

Q.3 Attempt any two of the following questions. (150-200 Words Each)a) How were we, according to Liaqat Ali Khan, justified in our demand for Pakistan?b) Write a character sketch of grandmother in My Grandfather.c) How does Max Beerbohm differentiate between Hosts and Guests?

Q.4 Attempt any two of the following questions. (150-200 Words Each)a) The heros dreams are pure, innocent and romantic. (Elaborate).b) The protagonist in "The Rebel" critiques the monotony of modern life. Discuss.c) What is the real nature of Keats fears in When I have Fears?

Q.5 Attempt any two of the following questions. (150-200 Words Each)a) Elaborate Santiagos strategies to confront loneliness?b) Every day is a new day, says Santiago. Comment.c) Discuss sea as a living entity.

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Q.1 Explanation with reference to the context. (Three out of five)a) And into my garden stole. When the night had veild the pole. In the morning glad I see. MY foe outstrechd beneath the tree.Answer:REFERENCE TO THE CONTEXT: These lines have been taken from the poem A Poison Tree written by William Blake. The poet tells us how the seed of anger and enmity is sown in the fertile and rich land of heart. He narrates how once he was angry with his friend. He did not keep his anger in his heart and told it to his friend. In this way his anger came to an end but when he was angry with his enemy he kept the anger to himself and kept on nourishing it. As a result his anger grew into a big tree and bore a shining but poisonous fruit which was eaten by the enemy and caused his death. EXPLANATION: In these lines the poet explains to us the horrible results of keeping anger, secret in heart and its poisonous and dangerous effects on human beings. He tells us that when his enemy saw the luster of the fruit of poison tree,he was tempted to steal and eat it up. At night when it was dark he entered the garden like a cunning thief and plucking the apple ate it up then and there. In the morning when the poet woke up and went for a stroll in the garden, his joy knew no bounds to see his enemy lying dead under the tree.

b) Or to what distant lands we may have gone Through all the years will never have been forgotAnswer:REFERENCE TO THE CONTEXT: These lines have been taken from the poem Departure and Arrival written by American poet T. S. Eliot. He tells us that human progress depends upon the struggle and hard work. He says that in the present century, we are ready to start our journey to the next century, to show our courage, wisdom and determination. He persuades his countrymen to struggle hard and try to give an admirable legacy of hard work and brilliance to the coming century.EXPLANATION: In these lines the poet tells us in a very emotional way that they are trying to uplift the destiny of their nation and this activity will be continued by them to the last. In future when they are old and snow white hair is on them, if by some chance or unavoidable circumstances they are away from their motherland, they will never forget the land of their dreams for which they worked day and night. They will look back towards it with an eager eye to know how the plant of their love is being nourished.

c) The fog comes On little cat feetAnswer:REFERENCE TO THE CONTEXT: These lines have been taken from the short and mysterious poem Fog written by Carl Sandburg who depicts the arrival and departure of the fog in a very beautiful and impressive way. In fact, the poet has personified the fog as a cat with its softness, light blue colour and soft and silent footfalls. The poet presents the graceful arrival and departure of the mist in a sea port city in a fine manner.EXPLANATION: The poet depicts the arrival and then the departure of fog on the canvas of our brain in a matchless style. He says that the fog comes into the city walking like a cat without creating any noise of footfalls and perches on the harbour of city for some time watching quietly all around and after some time vanishes in the same curious manner.

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Q.2 Attempt any two of the following questions: (150-200 Words Each)a) Is Ole Anderson a coward? Discuss with reference to The Killers.ANSWER: Ole Anderson is the central character of the story The Killers written by Hemingway who is famous for drawing psychological and emotional reactions on the characters of his stories. In this story two killers Al and Max are chasing Ole Anderson as they want him to put to death to oblige a friend. They enter the restaurant and inquire about Ole Anderson. Ole Anderson comes there regularly but luckily he does not come there that day. They decide to wait for him. They suspend the hotel business for some time. They keep the staff under control on gun point and give them different orders. They create an atmosphere of terror and suspense there. At last they decide to go from there. When they have left the restaurant, Nick the waiter feels sympathy for Ole Anderson and goes to his place which is not so far. He informs him of the killers and their dangerous designs and asks him to run away but he shows no interest in the idea of escape. In fact he is neither brave nor coward. He has been running for a long time to save his life. Now he is tired of the effort to save his life. Though he is yet alive yet his fear of death has been killed. Come what may he is now ready to face the killers.

b) Ustad Mangu is painted a fool in the New Constitution. Support or refute the statement.ANSWER: Ustad Mangu is the central character of the story, The New Constitution written by Saadat Hussan Mantu. Ustad Mangu Tangawala was a poor man but he is philosophic in thought. Other tangawalas consider him very wise and full of information. He always tells them about the new happenings around. He is a freedom loving person. He dislikes the English as he thinks they are ruling India against the will of the people. He hates them and thinks them lepers, something rotten. He names them human monkeys. He mainly collects the information from the fares he carries. One day when he comes to know that New Act of India was being imposed on first of April, his joy knows no bounds and he quickly shares this news with his friends. He is happy that the bonds of slavery will be broken that day. He gets up early in the morning on first of April to enjoy the rosy colours of freedom but he sees no change at all rather a gora soldier, who had once humiliated him, again treats him rudely and harshly. At this he flies into a rage, gives him a sever beating and is sent to the prison, All these circumstances show that he is not a fool at all but an emotional lover of freedom and self respect. When his hopes and expectations are dashed to the ground he cannot control himself which is quite natural. More over, he is a simple hearted man with a soft and blotless heart and feelings of patriotism. How can we declare a man mad whose heart and mind are always replete with the thoughts of freedom, who values self respect above every thing else and who is considered a wise man among his friends and associates.

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Q.3 Attempt any two of the following questions: (150-200 Words Each)a) How were we, according to Liaqat Ali Khan, justified in our demand for Pakistan?

ANSWER: Rana Liaqat Ali Khan was the first prime minister of Pakistan. In 1950 he visited America to introduce Pakistan to the Western world. There, in one of his speeches he tells the Americans that the demand of Indian Muslims, for a separate homeland, was quite reasonable and justified. He told them that firstly, in India there lived two major nations; the Hindues and the Muslims. There religious, social, economical and cultural back grounds were quite different rather opposite to each other so it was impossible for them to make a single state. Secondly India was too large to be ruled by a single government successfully. Thirdly, the population of the Muslims was 3o millions which was enough to make a separate state for them. Fourthly on geo political grounds the demand of Pakistan was quite reasonable

b) Write a character sketch of grandmother in My Grandfather.

ANSWER: In his essay My Grandfather, the writer W.B.Yeats does justice to mention the beautiful character of his grandmother also. In this way, the dry and harsh atmosphere at once changes into a refreshing green landscape. On the contrary to the harsh and strict personality of his grand father, his grand mother was kind hearted lady. She was very generous and was always ready to help the poor. She was very brave and looked after the house very well. She was loving and caring but some times she punished the children also for their betterment. It is very interesting that the punishment was that the child was given dinner in his room. She kept an aesthetic sense also. She loved her garden and some times copied the prettiest flowers upon rice paper. In this way the writer has revealed her nice and beautiful character successfully which has made the essay very colourful. These lines express all the above facts of this essay aptly: Grandfather you are very grand and graceful We love you but we also fear you Grandmother you are so sweet and loving We love you and want to remain near you

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Q.4 Attempt any two of the following questions: (150-200 Words Each)

a) The heros dreams are pure, innocent and romantic. (Elaborate).ANSWER: Tartary is a beautiful romantic piece of art. In this poem the poet is not building castles in the air but if we probe deep into the spirit of the poem well know that it is an innocent longing of a heart that is tired of the dull and harsh routine of world . The poet is fed up with this colourless, toilsome tiresome, full of miseries routine of life. On the wings of imaginations, he flies to an imaginary ideal land called Tartary. This longing and deep desire is in fact in every human heart and soul but thinking it mere day dreaming people do not express it whereas the poet is bold enough to express it in a very splendid way. At heart he knows that he is creating a master piece of art. Away from this harsh world which is full of troubles like thirst, hunger and want of other resources, he creates, in his imaginations an ideal wonderland full of romance, grandeur and satisfaction without any kind of outer interference where he would have every necessity of a charming blessed life and where he would be the supreme owner and the king . His throne would be of pure gold, his bed of ivory and beautiful peacock will decorate his palace. Beautiful fish with shining fins will swim in the royal pools. Wild zebras will pull his cart as he will be the sole emperor of land, forest and the valley. All these desires are the outcome of a simple romantic and imaginative heart. In fact the poet is a true lover of beauty of nature and is fed up of the harsh worldly life full of fetters. He not only satisfies his own aesthetic taste but also takes others to that imaginative land.

b) What is the real nature of Keats fears in When I have Fears?ANSWER: Although John Keats died at the early age of 26 yet he is considered one of the greatest English poets. He was a doctor by profession but he himself died of a fatal disease, tuberculosis as there was no effective cure discovered for that ailment by that time. The poor chap with his medical knowledge was easily able to perceive the shadows of the looming death advancing towards him. In this poem he expresses his fears that he might go into the clutches of death before enriching the books with his lofty ideas. He wanted to accomplish his great poetic works and put his marvelous thoughts on paper with which his mind was teaming .When he looked into the nights starred face and the clouds with curious shapes, wonderful ideas came to his mind. He wants to reveal their mysteries and secrets to the world but he fears that the approaching death will not allow him to do so. He also fears that his death will deprive him of the sight of his beloveds beautiful face and he will not be able to see and enjoy his sweet smile any more. It is a sad fact that the poet died at an early age taking with him all his tender feelings, matchless aspirations and incomplete ambitions. May his soul rest in peace!

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Q.5 Attempt any two of the following questions: (150-200 Words Each)

a) Elaborate Santiagos strategies to confront loneliness?ANSWER: It is natural for human beings to feel lonely when they are away from others. Santiago is an old fisherman. He often remains alone as he has neither wife nor children. He does not mix with other fisher men. Only a small boy Manolin is his friend and often comes to him, feeds him and helps in his work yet absolute loneliness is fatal for him as for any other living body. On his trip to catch his big fish, he stays at sea for three days, first in search of his big fish and then, in conflict with it and some blood thirsty sharks. During this loneliness, he devises many methods to overcome it or to lessen its impact. Firstly he talks to himself most of the time. It is also a sort of loud thinking. Some times he thinks calmly but often he is found thinking aloud. On an other occasions he talks to the different things that come in contact with him. He talks to the little sea bird that suddenly comes and sits on the rope of his boat. He talks to the fish in a loud voice You are killing me fish but you have right to. Often he sympathizes with fish thus, Never have I seen a great or a more noble thing than you brother. Some times he challenges the fish loudly, Come on and kill me, I do not care who kills who. An other technique to change the loneliness into a crowd is, to recall the memories of the past for instance he recalls his hand game with the negro which lasted for hours. Through these techniques he overcome the loneliness, as a poet has said in this verse The moments that I spent away from you Seem to be spent in your company, my love!

b) Discuss sea as a living entity.ANSWER: In the novel The Old man and the Sea, the sea plays a very prominent roll. It is one of the major characters of the novel. It has no doubt become a living entity in this symbolic novel. As soon as the old man puts his boat on it to perform his memorable adventurous voyage, it begins to breathe like a living being. As the novel advances, we are convinced that the sea is amazingly a living being that has his strong effects on all those who come in contact with it. It symbolizes life as it is immense like life and it keeps on changing its moods which is the sign of life. The sea is a challenge for man. It promises so many rewards like the Big fish. It tests the mettle of the seeker showing its favours some times and sternness some times. It has the capability to make or mar a mans destiny. Like life it has so many favours for man but when he goes out far in it, he is ruined. It is very deep. No one knows what lies underneath its surface and what is likely to happen upon its surface. One thing very important and interesting about the sea is, that it has a marvelous power to attract especially man towards itself. The old man goes to it for 84 days but every day returns empty handed but every day it attracts and pulls him to itself like a powerful magnet. The old man himself takes it for a woman, who has so many favours for man, Some times it bestows favours upon him and some times withholds them and leaves him to perish.

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