BEGE-142 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BEGE-142 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
UNDERSTANDING DRAMA
Structured previous year question paper for BEGE-142, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 4 · Sections: 3
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. (GENERAL)/B. A. (HONS.)
ENGLISH (BAG/BAEGH)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BEGE-142 : UNDERSTANDING
DRAMA
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : Answer all questions.
Section—A
Q1.Write short notes in about 100 words each on any two of the following : 2x5=10
(i) Theatre of the absurd Gi) History plays
(ii) Three unities
(iv) Plot
Section—B
Q2.Explain with reference to context any three of the following extracts in about 200 words each : 3x10=30 @ And despite that, what have I come to suse that everyone answers me back, is rude, disrespectful, impertinent .
(ii) ‘In the court of imperialism ! There has never and will, never be Justice for the people.
(iii) ‘There’s nothing he could do that I wouldn’t forgive. Because he’s my son. Because I’m, his father and he’s my s0N 008
(iv) ‘When this struggle is over We shall erect at all city corners monuments.
Section—C
Q3.Answer any three of the following questions in about 400 words each : 3x20=60
(i) Comment on the broad movements in the structure of The Trial of Dedan Kimatri.
(ii) Does Kate know about Keller’s guilt ? If yes, why does she conceal facts from others ?
(ii) How is patriarchy reflected in Mohan Rakesh’s Halfway House ? Explain.
Q4.1. 0.
(iv) Summarise the different movements that emerged in the development of drama in the 20th century.
(v) Discuss the ending of the play Halfway House.