Cinematic Adaptations of Literary Texts — DU B. A. (Hons) English Previous Year Question Papers

Semester I/IV/VI/VIII 3. Candidates have to answer All questions in Part A and Any 3 questions in Part B. Questions in Part A carry 10 marks each and questions in Part B carry 20 marks each. Q1 - A. Write a short note on the portrayal of Roderigo in Shakespeare's Othello. B. Write a short note on the depiction of Desdemona in Oliver Parker's cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. Q2 - A. Examine the depiction of Professor Narayan Godbole in E. M. Forster's A Passage to B. Critically explore the background and setting in David Lean's adaptation of E. M. Forster's A Passage to India. Q3 - A. Write a brief note on the depiction of Tom Hagen in Puzo's The Godfather. B. Critically analyse the "Horse's Head" scene in Coppola's The Godfather. Q4 - A. Critically explore the significance of lago in Shakespeare's Othello. B. Critically examine the main themes in Oliver Parker's cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. Q5 - A. Examine the significance of the ending of E. M. Forster's A Passage to India. B. Critically explore the importance of the trial of Dr. Aziz in David Lean's A Passage to Q6 - A. How does Puzo's novel The Godfather explore themes of loyalty and betrayal? B. Analyse the treatment of female characters in Coppola's film The Godfather? Q7 A. With close reference to any two prescribed texts, discuss whether cinematic adaptations limit or enhance our understanding of source literary texts. B. Taking examples from the prescribed texts, discuss the key elements of a successful adaptation.