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Ali 301 : Classical Theories Of Literature Question Paper

Ali 301 : Classical Theories Of Literature

Course:Bachelor Of Education (Arts)

Institution: Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2013

JARAMOGI OGINGA ODINGA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION 2013/2014
3rd YEAR 1st SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS WITH IT
(SCHOOL BASED)
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COURSE CODE: ALI 301
TITLE: CLASSICAL THEORIES OF LITERATURE
DATE: 1/5/2013 TIME: 14.00-16.00PM DURATION: 2 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper contains FIVE (5) questions
2. Answer question 1 (Compulsory) and ANY other 2 Questions
3. Write all answers in the booklet provided

Q1. Critically evaluate the place of classical theories of literature in the contemporary literary studies [30Mks]
Q2. With relevant examples from Authur Miller’s Death of a Salesman, discuss the role that fear of abandonment plays in Willy’s life [20mks]
Q3. Discuss Aristotle’s ideas on the following concepts:
a) Tragedy [5mks]
b) Catharsis [5mks]
c) Poetic truth [5mks]
d) Imitation [5mks]
Q4. Demonstrate your understanding of Longinus theory of literature showing its relevance to literary studies in the modern times [20mks]
Q5. “…if the hero were wholly innocent, his misfortunes would offend our sense of justice…[but] if he were wholly wicked, the misfortunes would be merely what he deserves…” Discuss Ola Rotimi’s The Gods are Not to Blame in the context of this statement [20mks]

Ali 301 : Classical Theories Of Literature Question Paper

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