IGNOU BEGC-104 Assignment 2026-27
British Poetry and Drama - 14th to 17th Century
Last updated by IGNOU: 31 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 05:12 pm.
About the BEGC-104 assignment
The BEGC-104 assignment covers Blocks 1–4 and assesses your understanding and critical appreciation of British poetry and drama. Topics include metaphysical poetry, the Spenserian stanza, literary extracts, “The Sun Rising,” The Wife of Bath’s Prologue and Shakespeare’s sonnets.
This compulsory Tutor Marked Assignment carries 100 marks across three sections. Section A has two short notes of about 200 words each for 10 marks. Section B has three contextual explanations of about 300 words each for 30 marks. Section C has three essays of about 800 words each for 60 marks. All questions must be attempted.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Section A, Q1 | 5×2=10 | Write short notes on metaphysical poetry and the Spenserian stanza, using about 200 words for each. |
| Section B, Q2 (a) | 10 | Explain the supplied verse extract concerning death, rest and the soul with reference to its context in about 300 words. |
| Section B, Q2 (b) | 10 | Explain the supplied extract about conceit, excessive ambition and downfall with reference to its context in about 300 words. |
| Section B, Q2 (c) | 10 | Explain the supplied extract describing a violent killing in battle with reference to its context in about 300 words. |
| Section C, Q3 (1) | 20 | Develop a critical appreciation of “The Sun Rising” in about 800 words. |
| Section C, Q3 (2) | 20 | Discuss how The Wife of Bath’s Prologue presents social criticism in about 800 words. |
| Section C, Q3 (3) | 20 | Examine the main themes and concerns of Shakespeare’s sonnets in about 800 words. |
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