Question

1 Write a long note on the characteristics of a short story

2 Write an analysis and a symbolic study of A Flowering Tree

3 Write a detailed note on Mulk Raj Anand, taking into account his views on short stories, his themes, his settings, narration and style

4 Write a long note on Folk Tales, including their definition and characteristics, and a brief mention of the definitions of different types of folk tales

5 Write a short note on Edgar Allen Poe's works and themes as well as his style and salient features

6 Write a short plot summary and analysis of The Gift of the Magi