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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 ?