Women In Literature Question Paper

Women In Literature

Course:Bachelor Of Arts In Literature

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2010

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
FIRST SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF ARTS
AND BACHELOR OF EDUCATION

ALT 414:
WOMEN IN LITERATURE

DATE: THURSDAY 2ND DECEMBER 2010

TIME: 2.00 P.M ? 4.00 P.M

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer THREE (3) Questions. Do not use the same material twice.
1.
Either,
(i)
Discuss the stylistic and thematic concerns in Song of Lawino
OR
(ii)
Identify who Lawino stands for in contemporary times and why.
2.
Apply a text by a male author and another by a female author to demonstrate the
importance of feminist theory in analyzing women?s issues.

3.
Either,
(i)
Using two studied texts, examine how culture suppresses women?s role in African
society
OR
(ii)
Demonstrate your understanding of Patriarchy. (use a text of your choice).
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4.
Either,
(i)
Discuss at least two major concerns in ?Letter to a Feminist Friend?
OR
(ii)
Discuss how the authors you have studied have responded to the gender question.

5.
Either,
(i)
Discuss at least two feminist concerns in Devil on The Cross
OR
(ii)
?Female characters are tragic and triumphant drawing out the deepest emotion?s of
love, hate, fear and tears.? Use FOUR characters to discuss the above statement.

6.
Either,
(i)
Compare and contrast the treatment of female characters and issues they encounter
in any ONE text from world literature with any of the primary texts studied
OR
(ii)
Do you think So Long a Letter emancipates women? How?

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