IGNOU MEG-02 British Drama Important Questions & Answers | Shakespeare, Ibsen, Shaw | Exam Guide (20 Marks)

IGNOU MEG-02 BRITISH DRAMA

Important Questions + Answers + Last Minute Revision (2026)

Covers: Hamlet | Doctor Faustus | A Doll’s House

Includes: Expected Questions | 20-Mark Answers | Quick Revision | Quotes



SECTION 1: 100% EXPECTED QUESTIONS

• Hamlet as a tragic hero

• Procrastination in Hamlet

• Appearance vs reality in Hamlet

• Dr. Faustus as a Renaissance hero

• Faustus’ tragic downfall

• Role of Mephistopheles

• Nora as a New Woman

• Feminism in A Doll’s House


SECTION 2: 20-MARK ANSWERS


Hamlet as a Tragic Hero

Hamlet is a prince whose tragic flaw is indecision. His overthinking delays revenge and leads to
multiple deaths, including his own. He fits Aristotle’s idea of a tragic hero.


Procrastination in Hamlet

Hamlet delays action due to overthinking, moral doubt, and fear of consequences. This delay leads
to tragic results.


Dr. Faustus as a Renaissance Hero

Faustus represents ambition and thirst for knowledge but misuses it, leading to downfall.


Nora as a New Woman

Nora evolves into an independent woman who rejects patriarchy and seeks identity.