BEGE-144 · December 2025 · English

IGNOU BEGE-144 December 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

UNDERSTANDING THE NOVEL

Structured previous year question paper for BEGE-144, December 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7 · Sections: 2

Verified: 5 Aug 2026

B. A. (HONS.) ENGLISH

(BAEGH)

Term-End Examination

December, 2025

BEGE-144 : UNDERSTANDING THE NOVEL

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note :

(i) This paper has two Sections. Attempt

questions from both Sections.

(ii) Section-A : Answer any four

questions in about 100 words each.

(iii) Section-B : Answer any four

questions in 350-400 words each.

Section—A

Q1.Write short notes on any four of the following in about 100 words each : 4×5=20

(a) Types of plots [ 2 ] BEGE–144

(b) Third person narrative

(c) Creole

(d) Epistolary novel

(e) Literary trends in the 20th and 21st century

(f) Action of the novel

Section—B

Note : Answer any four questions in

350-400 words each. 4×20=80

Q2.“Style is a distinctive signature of a novelist.” Discuss the statement with reference to the texts prescribed in your syllabus.

Q3.Discuss the significance of the ending of The Awakening.

Q4.Examine the socio -political structures defined in Paraja.

Q5.Discuss Things Fall Apart as a post-colonial text.

Q6.Discuss in detail the use of symbolism in The Awakening.

Q7.Give a character sketch of Sukru Jani.