Choose 1 (ONE) of the following topics, and discuss in 4 to 5 paragraphs (850-900 words),
using texts read in the Fall 2019 Term. A good answer will demonstrate knowledge of Fall 2019
Course Readings and concepts discussed in class.
As you plan out your answer, you should consider course concepts most relevant to your
question and text/s of choice: such as, the nation, Independence, gender, education, and so on.
NOTE: You may refer to multiple texts in their answer, and may choose texts used in Part A.
1. Using one or more texts from our Fall 2019 Course Readings, discuss how parental
figures (i.e., fathers and/or mothers) are represented in your text/s of choice.
2. Using one or more texts from our Fall 2019 Course Readings, discuss how the theme of
Change is represented in your text/s of choice. What is the significance, or function, of
Change in your text/s of choice?
3. Using one or more texts from our Fall 2019 Course Readings, discuss how freedom OR
the lack of freedom is represented in your text/s of choice.
4. Using one or more texts from our Fall 2019 Course Readings, discuss how your
understanding of South Asian literature and culture has evolved through this Term.Choose any 4 (FOUR) of the following terms, and discuss each. Each of your answers in Part A
should be made up of 1 or 2 short paragraphs. Each answer will refer clearly to ONE specific
Fall 2019 text to which the term or name is applicable, and make use of concepts discussed in
class. EACH response should be approximately 250 words.
NOTE: You should not repeat references to the same text in more than one answer in Part A.
1. Partition
2. Amritlal
3. Amal
4. Arya Samaj
5. “The Music Room”
6. “Toba Tek Singh”
7. Virmati
8. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
9. “The Quilt”
PART B (60% of Exam Grade)