Comment on the role of Nwoye and the manner in which he finds relief and peace from his father’s oppressive tyranny.
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Prescribed Prose - ISC Class 12 English Literature Questions with Answers, Page 3
60 past-paper questions on Prescribed Prose from ISC Class 12 English Literature papers (2021-2017), newest first, in full. Questions 41-60 are on this page, 20 to a page. Tap "Show answer" under a question to see its answer.
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How do the children behave while the story is being told to them?
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How does G. K Chesterton in his essay On Running after one’s Hat, romanticize difficult situations by dwelling on the notion that “An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.”
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With close reference to the novel Ivanhoe discuss how the central plot revolves around the conflicts and tensions between the Normans and the Saxons.
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The character of King Richard I is presented in Ivanhoe not only with all his admirable qualities but also with his shortcomings. Elaborate with close reference to the text.
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Ichabod Crane, the central character of the short story ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’, is a person who arouses both our amusement and pity. Discuss.
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Walter Scott appears sympathetic to Isaac’s troubles. How does Scott highlight the treatment given to Jews through the character of Isaac?
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In your opinion, does Boori Ma, the main protagonist of the story A Real Durwan, deserve the fate that she meets at the end of the story? Give reasons for your answer.
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Referring closely to the essay Unbirthday and Other Presents, discuss why E V Lucas feels that ‘unbirthday’ gifts are better than the regular gifts people give.
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The anthology ‘ISC Collection of Short Stories’ includes several stories in which a woman is the central character. Which female character has awakened your admiration, sympathy or interest and why?
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Referring closely to the essay On Going on a Journey, give Hazlitt’s views about the manner in which a change of place brings about a change in ideas, opinions and feelings.
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Evaluate the character of Ivanhoe in the novel Ivanhoe.
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The Lost Jewels is a short story of a man-woman relationship that has tragic consequences. Referring closely to the story, show how the characters of Mani and Bhusan contribute to their doomed relationship.
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Describe the plot against King Richard in the novel Ivanhoe.
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Referring closely to the story Old Love, discuss it as a beautifully written tale of the bitter rivalry between two undergraduate students that develops into mutual respect and love.
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Referring closely to the essay Go to the Ant, state what you know about the honey-ants. Why are they so called? Describe some traits of the honey-ants.
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Comment on the role of Locksley and the forest outlaws in the novel. How do they add a touch of adventure and excitement to the plot?
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Based on the essay The Rule of the Road by A.G. Gardner, discuss the difference between ‘individual liberty’ and ‘social liberty’.
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In the short story The Drover’s Wife, the bush woman battles hostile circumstances refusing to submit to any adversity. What are the challenges faced by her and how does she overcome them?
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Rabindranath Tagore in his essay The Spirit of Freedom says, “.…real freedom is of the mind and spirit, it can never come to us from outside.” How do his views on contemporary society prove the truth of this statement?
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