BEGC-113 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BEGC-113 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
MODERN EUROPEAN DRAMA
Structured previous year question paper for BEGC-113, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 6 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (HONOURS)
ENGLISH
(BAEGH)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BEGC-113 : MODERN EUROPEAN
DRAMA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Section A is compulsory. Attempt any
three questions from Section B. All
questions carry equal marks.
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Section—A
Q1.Write notes on any two of the following in about 150 words each : 2×10=20
(a) Realism in Ibsen’s ‘Ghosts’
(b) Structure of the play ‘Rhinoceros’
(c) Charlie Chaplin’s Influence on Brecht
Q2.Critically examine with reference to the context any two of the following : 2×10=20
(a) Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it’s awful !
(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. [ 3 ] BEGC–113
(c) To win one’s mid -day meal One needs the toughness which elsewhere builds empires. Except twelve others be trampled down the u nfortunate cannot be helped.
Section—B
Note : Answer any three of the following
questions.
Q3.Discuss the concept of existentialism in ‘Waiting for Godot’. How is it reflected in the characters of Vladimir and Estragon ?
Q4.How does Brecht use humor and satire to comment on societal issues in the play ?
Q5.What are the central themes of ‘Ghosts’ and how do they relate to the social and cultural context of the time it was written ? 20 [ 4 ]
Q6.Explore the theme of repetition and circularity in the play. How does it contribute to the overall sense of despair ?