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.