BEGC-113 · December 2025 · English
IGNOU BEGC-113 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
MODERN EUROPEAN DRAMA
Structured previous year question paper for BEGC-113, December 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7 · Sections: 3
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS) ENGLISH (BAEGH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2025
BEGC-113 : MODERN EUROPEAN DRAMA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) Answer both Sections.
(ii) Section A is compulsory.
(iii) Attempt any four questions from
Section B.
[ 2 ] BEGC–113
Section—A
Q1.Critically examine with reference to the context any two of the following : 2×10=20
(a) Vladimir : Pull on your trousers. Estragon : You want me to pull off my trousers ? Again. “Let us go.” (They do not move)
(b) That so many of the poor should suffer from cold what can we do to prevent ? To bring warmth to a single body is not much use.
(c) Jean : Nature has its own laws. Morality is against nature. Berenger : Are you suggesting we replace our laws by the law of the jungle ? Jean : It would suit me, suit me true. [ 3 ]
Section—B
Q2.Write notes on any two of the following in about 150 words each : 2×10=20
(a) The tradition of a Problem Play
(b) Role of satire and absurdism in Rhinoceros
(c) ‘Alienation effect’ in Brecht's theater
Q3.Analyse the character of Berenger and his journey throughout the play Rhinoceros.
Q4.How does he change and what does he represent ?
Q5.How does Brecht employ the concept of epic theater in The Good Woman of Szechuan ? Provide examples from the play. 20 [ 4 ]
Q6.How does Ibsen use symbolism in Ghosts to convey deeper meanings or messages ?
Q7.How does Ionesco use absurdity and satire to comment on political and social issues in Rhinoceros ?