Reading and Studying Literature

Take Home Exam for Final Assignment 2020-2021/2nd Semester Version1: FTHE Main Branches

A230A: Reading and Studying Literature I

Cut-Off Date : Friday, June 11 Cut off Time: 6:05 pm

Total Marks : /50 Duration: 48 hrs

Contents:

Warnings and Declaration…………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………….... 1

Question1 ...……………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………..…. 2

Question 2 …...……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….…..…. 3

Plagiarism Warning:

As per AOU rules and regulations, all students are required to submit their own THE-Final work and avoid plagiarism. The AOU has implemented sophisticated techniques for plagiarism detection. You will be penalized for any act of plagiarism as per the AOU's rules and regulations.

Declaration of No Plagiarism by Student (to be signed and submitted by student with THE-Final work):

I hereby declare that this submitted THE-Final work is a result of my own efforts and I have not plagiarized any other person's work.

Name of Student : …………………………………………………..

ID & Signature : …………………………………………………..

Date : …………………………………………………..

A230A/ THE-Final 1 of 3 2020-2021/2nd semester

A230A/ THE-Final 3 of 3 2020-2021 2nd semester

Instructions:

1. Answer both questions on the exam paper. Each question will be graded out of 25 marks.

2. All answers should be in standard essay format: Start with a thesis, develop a critical discussion in the body paragraphs, provide specific and appropriate examples, then end with a conclusion. Analyze and discuss the examples, and define all important terms.

3. Refer to relevant critical theory to support your argument.

4. The word count for each essay should range from 650-700 words.

5. Edit your answers paying attention to grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

6. Cross out any notes you make which you do not want to be considered.

TUTOR’S REMARKS:
Content	Q1: Q2:
Language and Organization
Earned Mark

Answer the following questions. (25 marks each)

Q1. Percy Shelley is a second generation Romantic poet who was deeply interested in radical politics and in reforming society. Discuss the above statement in light of your critical analysis of two of his selected poems in the textbook, The Romantics and the Victorians.

Q2. In Hoffmann’s story ‘The Sandman,’ the difficulty of distinguishing reality from illusion is an important theme. Discuss it in relation to Nathanael’s delusion and his fatal memory. Provide critical insight throughout your discussion. Support your discussion with specific examples from the text.

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