Assignment Topics - II BA English

Topics for assignments for the following students who come under my purview:

Points to Note before you Ink: The essays should be about 12 to 15 pages in length, handwritten, proofed, and well thought-out, adhering to the MLA Style. Bibliography should be used, wherever applicable. I see these assignments as a chance for you to explore more thoroughly some of the topics we have discussed / we will be discussing in class. Also, when you write the essays, be sure to use examples from the text of the play/novel, which have some very usable quotes: use them to your advantage. All assignments should be submitted to Ms.Rani at the IQAC, before 1.30 pm on 22.02.2008. No further extension is permissible under any circumstances.

Creativity, Neatness and Originality will be rewarded suitably. I would also like to add that I really enjoy reading your essays, and remember, you should be able to make a presentation in class, in about five minutes based on your assignment.

1. Jayanthi: Discuss the novel's title. Where are "power" and "glory" found in the book?

2. Adlin: Make a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter I of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.

3. Rinila Rachel: After the Mexican Revolution of 1910, there were clashes between the state and the church and under the presidency of Plutarco Elias Calles (1924-28), anti-clerical measures were adopted and organized religion was banned. Calles believed that the Catholic Church was responsible for spreading superstition and that priests were corrupt, greedy, and responsible for the poverty in Mexico. Calles formed the National Revolution Party, which was a coalition of military, labor, and peasant organizations and he totally excluded the church from the party. Do you think Religion is responsible for the corruption, greed and poverty? Defend your stand with slight allusions from the text.

4. Stella: Discuss and comment on at least three important themes that strike you about the novel The Power and the Glory

5. Allan Gladwin: Create a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter II of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.

6. Juda: Create a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter III of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.

7. Richard Rakesh: The lieutenant is an ambitious young man who wishes to see his country free from poverty, superstition, and ignorance. Since he believes that the priests play a negative role in the country, he is determined to capture this last priest and rid the country of the negative influences of religion. Do you think that priests and religion play a negative role in the country? Defend your stance with slight textual allusions.

8. Sushant: Create a play with interesting dialogues and commentaries on Part I – Chapter IV of the novel The Power and the Glory with special focus on Dialogues, Stage setting, props and style of presentation.