Eng 102 Questions

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Here are ten short answer questions based on the selected works:
### From *The Bachelor of Arts* by R.K. Narayan

1. **What internal conflicts does Chandran face throughout *The Bachelor of Arts*, and how do they
shape his character?**
### From *The Big Fat City* by Mahesh Dattani

2. **How does Dattani portray the impact of urban life on the personal relationships of the characters
in *The Big Fat City*?**
### From the poetry of Toru Dutt

3. **In *Our Casuarina Tree*, what does the tree symbolize in relation to the poet's childhood and
memories?**
4. **What aspirations does Toru Dutt express in her poem *My Vocation*, and how do they reflect
her identity as a poet?**
### From the poetry of Nissim Ezekiel

5. **How does *The Night of the Scorpion* depict the interplay between superstition and rationality
in Indian culture?**
6. **In *Enterprise*, what critique does Nissim Ezekiel offer regarding societal values and the nature
of success?**
### From the poetry of Kamla Das

7. **What themes of gender and identity are prevalent in Kamla Das’s poem *An Introduction*?**
8. **How does Kamla Das use imagery in *Summer in Calcutta* to convey emotions and experiences
associated with love and longing?**
### From short stories and novellas

9. **What is the central conflict in Mulk Raj Anand’s *Two Lady Rams*, and how does it reflect
broader social issues?**
10. **In Ruskin Bond’s *The Blue Umbrella*, how does the titular umbrella serve as a symbol of
innocence and desire?**
These questions are designed to facilitate discussion and critical thinking about the themes and
characters in the selected works. Let me know if you need further adjustments!
Here are eight larger answer questions that encourage in-depth analysis of the selected works:
### From *The Bachelor of Arts* by R.K. Narayan

1. **Analyze the journey of Chandran in *The Bachelor of Arts* as a reflection of the complexities of
youth and education. How do his experiences shape his understanding of love, family, and self-
identity? Provide specific examples from the text.**
### From *The Big Fat City* by Mahesh Dattani

2. **Discuss how Mahesh Dattani uses the setting of a metropolitan city in *The Big Fat City* to
explore themes of alienation and connection among its characters. In what ways do the characters'
struggles reflect larger societal issues?**
### From the poetry of Toru Dutt

3. **Examine the themes of nature and nostalgia in Toru Dutt’s poems *Our Casuarina Tree* and *My
Vocation*. How does Dutt’s depiction of her surroundings inform her reflections on identity and
artistic aspiration? Analyze the use of imagery and tone in both poems.**
### From the poetry of Nissim Ezekiel

4. **In *The Night of the Scorpion*, Nissim Ezekiel intertwines personal and cultural narratives.
Analyze how the poem addresses themes of fear, familial bonds, and the intersection of superstition
and science. What does this reveal about the human condition?**
5. **Critically evaluate the notion of ambition and disillusionment in Nissim Ezekiel's poem
*Enterprise*. How does Ezekiel portray the tension between societal expectations and personal
fulfillment? Discuss the poem's structure and language in your analysis.**
### From the poetry of Kamla Das

6. **Discuss the exploration of female identity and societal roles in Kamla Das’s poem *An
Introduction*. How does Das challenge conventional gender norms, and what literary techniques
does she use to convey her message? Provide specific examples to support your arguments.**
7. **Analyze the emotional and sensory imagery in Kamla Das's *Summer in Calcutta*. How does this
imagery reflect the poet's personal experiences and cultural context, particularly in relation to themes
of love, desire, and loss?**
### From short stories and novellas

8. **Compare the themes of isolation and connection in Mulk Raj Anand’s *Two Lady Rams* and
Ruskin Bond’s *The Blue Umbrella*. How do both authors depict their characters’ relationships with
their surroundings and with each other? What insights do these stories provide about the human
experience in different cultural contexts?**
These questions encourage a thorough exploration of themes, character development, and literary
techniques in the works, inviting critical thinking and detailed analysis. Let me know if you need more
questions or further modifications!

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### From The Bachelor of Arts by R.K. Narayan

### From The Big Fat City by Mahesh Dattani

### From the poetry of Toru Dutt

### From the poetry of Nissim Ezekiel

### From the poetry of Kamla Das

### From short stories and novellas

### From The Bachelor of Arts by R.K. Narayan

### From The Big Fat City by Mahesh Dattani

### From the poetry of Toru Dutt

### From the poetry of Nissim Ezekiel

### From the poetry of Kamla Das

### From short stories and novellas

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