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1. What does The Erratics have to say about memory?
2. “Banks of fog, impenetrable to the untrained eye, lie across questions of where in the world we have been, fog that makes you stumble, hands straight out in front of you.” ‘None of the characters in Laveau Harvie’s biographical text seem to know where they’re going.’ Do you agree?
3. The Canadian-Australian author Laveau-Harvie utilises landscape as a metaphor to further her messages. To you want extent is this her main literary technique?
4. To what extent is Laveau-Harvie a flawed narrator?
5. ‘The author of The Erratics provides sound advice as to how to deal with the ‘lava of lunacy’ that can engulf others.’ To what extent do you agree?
6. “Sometimes a person will be ‘gnawed by guilt’ as to what they feel they have to ask others to do, for there seems to be no other way.” Is this the central conflict of The Erratics?
7. Laveau-Harvie considers that she and her sister have ‘the hope of the exhausted worthy’. What is it that has filled them with hope?
8. ‘The main message of The Erratics is to do with the importance of family.’ To what extent do you agree?
9. How does Laveau-Harvie use literary techniques to further her main messages in The Erratics?
10. How does Laveau-Harvie use literary techniques to further her message that surviving family trauma can be difficult?
11. What narrative devices does Laveau-Harvie use to further her main messages?
12. What are the main messages that Laveau-Harvie puts forward in her memoir The Erratics?
13. How does Laveau-Harvie use her text to criticise social injustice? Discuss
14. How does Laveau-Harvie construct her memoir to further her significant themes?
15. How does Laveau-Harvie utilise minor characters to further her main messages?
16. How does Laveau-Harvie attempt to convince her readers to accept her views?
17. ’One of the great strengths of Laveau-Harvie is the amount of sympathy that she creates for herself, her father and her sister.’ Do you agree?
18. ‘Laveau-Harvie does not refrain from presenting her mother in a negative light.’ Discuss.
19. Discuss how the novel portrays the effects of a lack of effective communication between family members.
20. What does Laveau-Harvie want the reader to know about her mother?
21. What do Laveau-Harvie and her sister have in common and how do they differ? Explain your answer.
22. Discuss the structure of the novel. How does it enhance our understanding of the themes?
23. What characters act as foils to Laveau-Harvie’s mother?
24. ‘In writing about herself, Laveau-Harvie has created quite a likeable and sympathetic character.’ Do you agree?
25. Discuss the role of delusion in the novel. Is Laveau-Harvie’s mother the most deluded character?
26. Discuss the role of children in the novel, when it comes to their duty to support their parents?
27. Explore Laveau-Harvie’s journey as a character. At what point, if any, does the author experience a change in her views?
28. To what extent does Laveau-Harvie’s mother cause her own downfall in The Erratics?
29. ‘Laveau-Harvie’s mother is not all bad.’ To what extent do you agree?
30. How does Laveau-Harvie use metaphor and motifs to further her main messages?

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1. What messages does Sophocles have for the way citizens should view the state?
2. ‘Through the use of metaphor, Oedipus Rex paints a sad picture of the political realm in the modern Greece of Sophocles’ time.’ To what extent do you agree?
3. How does Sophocles’ dramatic style influence the audience’s response?
4. ‘The main theme of Oedipus Rex is that everyone’s flaws should be exposed.’ To what extent do you agree?
5. What lessons does Sophocles have about the way his audience should view the world?
6. What does Oedipus Rex have to say about leadership?
7. How does Sophocles create an atmosphere of despair?
8. What does Sophocles have to say about fate?
9. ‘The central message of Oedipus Rex is that one needs to consider the needs of society and not just one's own needs.’ To what extent do you agree?
10. How does Sophocles use dramatic techniques to further his main messages in Oedipus Rex?
11. To what extent is Oedipus presented as a victim?
12. ‘Symbols and motifs are used to further a message that it is possible for human beings to shape their own destiny.’ To what extent do you agree?
13. What narrative devices does Sophocles use to further his main messages?
14. ‘The main message of Oedipus Rex is that it is dangerous to defy the gods.’ To what extent do you agree?
15. ‘Minor characters are used by Sophocles to further his main messages.’ Discuss.
16. What role does the chorus play for Sophocles?
17. ‘Oedipus Rex highlights that there are different ways of making sense of the world.’ To what extent do you agree?
18. To what extent does Sophocles create an atmosphere of hope in his play?
19. ‘The world of the text is characterised by uncertainty.’ Do you agree?
20. What messages does Sophocles intend to further through his depiction of Oedipus’ plight?
21. ‘Oedipus is not scared of imposing his view of the world upon others.’ Discuss.
22. ‘There is a suggestion that greater altruism is needed in the political realm if society is to make positive progress.’ Is this the most important theme of Oedipus Rex?

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1. How does Jackson use literary techniques to further her message that some may need to take refuge in a world of their own creation?
2. ‘Most of the themes and concerns of Shirley Jackson’s We Have Always Lived in the Castle are to do with the following and the breaking of rules.’ To what extent do you agree?
3. How does Jackson use her novel to criticise modern social injustices?
4. ‘A central message of Shirley Jackson is that we should beware of ghosts and demons.’ Do you agree?
5. ‘Merricat is a murderer and an arsonist, not deserving of the reader’s sympathy.’ To what extent do you agree?
6. How does the structure of this novel influence the reader’s response to Merricat and Constance?
7. ‘One of Jackson’s most significant messages is the defence of those who choose to live in a fantasy realm.’ Do you agree?
8. ‘Society is a hateful place, filled with hateful people.’ Is this the main message of Shirley Jackson in We Have Always Lived in the Castle?
9. How does Jackson use her novel to explore the problem of self-interest?
10. ‘There is significant messaging in Jackson’s novella regarding the wielding of power.’ To what extent do you agree?
11. ‘Jackson’s novella could be regarded as a complex examination of the nature of power and upon the usage of power in a dark and immoral way.’ Do you agree?
12. How does Jackson use symbols and motifs to further her main messages?
13. ‘A misuse of power is no appropriate response to a misuse of power.’ Is this the central message of Jackson’s novella?
14. What narrative devices does Jackson use to further her theme that some may not be able to deal with the evils of a patriarchal society?
15. How does Jackson create an atmosphere of anxiety in We Have Always Lived in the Castle?
16. ‘One of Jackson’s significant themes is that a regular life in a capitalistic society is not for everyone.’ To what extent do you agree?
17. To what extent does Jackson use her text to criticise modern society? Discuss.
18. How does Jackson’s writing style influence the audience’s response?
19. ‘Jackson uses her novel to criticise a society that is prejudiced and suspicious.’ Discuss.
20. ‘We Have Always Lived in the Castle explores the problem of prejudice.’ To what extent do you agree?
21. How does Jackson use her text to explore the problems caused by a lack of respect?
22. ‘The most significant themes of Shirley Jackson are furthered through the very construction of her novel.’ To what extent do you agree?

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1. How do the multiple perspectives of the characters affect the reader’s understanding of the world of the texts?
2. What narrative devices does Munro use to further her main messages?
3. What role do characters like Juliet, Robin and Grace play for Munro?
4. How does the structure of this novel influence the reader’s response to such characters as Juliet, Robin, Lauren and Tessa?
5. ‘One of the great strengths of Runaway is its depiction of the possibility of positive outcomes, if one tries hard to make a difference.’ Do you agree?
6. To what extent does Munro use her text to criticise modern society?
7. How does Munro use literary techniques to further her message that sometimes a person can become stuck between differing expectations in life?
8. ‘In Munro’s text, there are too many characters that “run away” and do not accept responsibility but there are some that do.’ To what extent do you agree?
9. Munro has an unusual approach to the use of characters. How does she utilise minor characters to further her main messages?
10. How does Munro use her text to explore the problem of self-interest?
11. ‘But when she was finished running away, when she just went on, what would she put in his place?’ What perspective does the anthology Runaway offer on relationships?
12. To what extent does Munro use description to enhance the reader’s understanding of her main messages?
13. How does Munro attempt to convince her audience of the benefits of compliance?
14. Munro’s collection puts forward powerful feminist messages.’ Do you agree?
15. ‘The use of setting is a powerful tool by which Munro furthers such themes as the limits of communication.’ Do you agree?
16. How does Munro use symbols and motifs to further her main messages?
17. ‘The benefits of autonomy is possibly Munro’s most significant message.’ To what extent would you agree?
18. ‘Munro’s stories do not feature a single happy character.’ Do you agree?

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1. A key message of Arnott’s is that a person needs to get to the bottom of what’s troubling them in order to move forward positively.
2. How does Arnott utilise imagery to further his main messages?
3. ‘Everyone dies, even when they’re reincarnated. But Charlotte struggled to move on.’ To what extent is this quotation a reflection of Arnott’s key themes?
4. ‘The Tasmanian author’s main criticism of human beings is that we are not sufficiently attuned to nature.’ Discuss.
5. How does Arnott use literary techniques to further his message that our connection with others keeps us afloat?
6. What narrative devices does the author use to further his main messages?
7. How does Arnott use his text to criticise modern social concerns?
8. ‘Arnott uses his novel to criticise modern social attitudes towards death.’ Discuss.
9. The main purpose of Flames is to provide a critical commentary on Australian society.’ Do you agree?
10. In Arnott’s text, the characters learn much about themselves.’ Discuss.
11. Flames has an unusual narrative structure. How does Arnott utilise narrative to further his main messages?
12. How do the multiple perspectives of the characters affect the reader’s understanding of the world of the text?
13. ‘Arnott attempts to convince his readers of the worth of his characters’ actions?’ Do you agree?
14. ‘In Flames, unhappiness is the result of a lack of understanding.’ Discuss.
15. How does Arnott attempt to convince his readers of the benefits of empathy?
16. ‘The Tasmanian author attempts to convince his readers of the benefits of social cohesion.’ Do you agree?
17. Arnott has an unusual approach to the use of characters. How does he utilise minor characters to further his main messages?
18. ‘In Flames, women are at once the victims and the heroes.’ Do you agree?
19. ‘One of the great strengths of Arnott's narrative is that for the longest time the reader is not sure of Levi’s true motivations.’ Do you agree?
20. How does Arnott use symbols and motifs to further his main messages?
21. ‘The use of setting is a key method by which Arnott portrays the difficulties of dealing with death.’ Do you agree?
22. ‘In Flames, independent women are not always valued.’ To what extent do you agree?
23. How does Arnott use the Tasmanian landscape to further his thematic concerns?
24. ‘There is much tragedy in this text but there is also much hope.’ Discuss.
25. ‘Arnott portrays the possibility of human beings living in harmony with their environment.’ Discuss.
26. How does the structure of this novel influence the reader’s response to Levi?
27. ‘The characters depicted in the text reflect Arnott’s view of modern society – people are too willing to impose their views upon others.’ To what extent do you agree?
28. To what extent does Arnott’s use of magical realism enhance the reader’s understanding of his main messages?
29. How does the Australian author’s writing style influence the audience’s response?
30. What are the characters trying to escape from in Flames?
31. How does the author utilise setting to portray a troubled world?

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1. How does director Stephen Johnson utilise setting to portray the world as a place of troubles, in his film High Ground?
2. ‘The most important theme in Johnson’s film High Ground is to do with morality and the importance of acting on your best instincts.’ Discuss.
3. Baywara is presented as a spirited indigenous man, who feels that ‘It's our land – we should fight’ for it. Is this the cause of all the problems that occur in the film?
4. How does Johnson create an atmosphere of anxiety in High Ground?
5. ‘In High Ground, the main characters receive an education as to what some are prepared to do to get what they want.’ Do you agree?
6. ‘High Ground provides a critical commentary on Australian society.’ Do you agree?
7. ‘Stephen Johnson’s film text is essentially a bildungsroman.’ To what extent do you agree?
8. ‘The indigenous characters of Johnson’s film are portrayed as powerless and ineffectual.’ Do you agree?
9. What film techniques has Stephen Johnson used to further his themes and main messages?
10. ‘In High Ground, there is a considerable emphasis on the value of education.’ To what extent do you agree?
11. A central message of Johnson’s film text is to do with the stories we tell ourselves.’ To what extent do you agree?
12. No one ‘gets to choose what kind of man they're gonna be’, comments Travis. Is this quotation an accurate representation of the film’s main meaning?
13. How does Johnson use his film text to explore the problem of prejudice?
14. In the movie, High Ground, there are some white people who are well-meaning but they do not do nearly enough. To what extent do you agree?
15. ‘The title of Johnson’s film High Ground is a complex metaphor for morality.’ Discuss.
16. How does the directing style of this film influence the audience’s response?
17. ‘Fear is the most important aspect of the film High Ground and drives much of the narrative.’ To what extent do you agree?
18. What narrative devices does Johnson use to further his main message that heroism is possible?
19. ‘At the heart of High Ground there is conflict and by the end of the film that conflict is still not resolved.’ Discuss.
20. How does the structure of this film influence the reader’s response to Baywara?
21. ‘In Stephen Johnson’s film High Ground, white people are shown to be the main bad guys.’ To what extent do you agree?
22. ’Life is what you make of it.’ To what extent is this the central message of the film?
23. ‘High Ground presents a society where indigenous Australians are denied power.’ Discuss.
24. ‘Johnson creates much tension as an aid to furthering his themes and messages.’ Discuss.
25. ‘The characters in High Ground will do anything to achieve their goals.’ Do you agree?
26. By the film’s denouement, has Travis learnt what he needs to know?
27. How does Johnson explore the connection between the behaviour of white men and the injustices borne by indigenous Australians?
28. ‘The most important theme in Johnson’s film High Ground is to do with identity and the importance of getting to know yourself.’ To what extent do you agree?
29. In High Ground, the characters learn much about the way the world works.’ Discuss.
30. How does Stephen Johnson use film techniques to further his main messages in High Ground?
31. ‘The characters depicted in the text reflect the text creator’s view of society.’ To what extent do you agree?
32. How does Johnson use film techniques to further his message that there has been much injustice in Australia’s history?
33. What narrative devices does Johnson use to further his main messages?
34. ‘Life has been an unequal struggle in post-colonial Australia.’ To what extent do you agree?
35. ‘High Ground, independent indigenous Australians are not always valued.’ To what extent do you agree?
36. How does Johnson represent Gutjuk as a way to further his main messages?
37. ‘Society lacks compassion.’ Is this the main message of Johnson’s film High Ground? Discuss.
38. To what extent does Johnson use his film text to criticise modern society? Discuss.
39. ‘High Ground presents a world where some wield great power.’ Discuss.
40. How does Johnson use his film to criticise modern social injustices? Discuss.

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1. ‘The women in the village have little influence on what happens to the clan.’ Discuss. (VCE English Exam 2022)
2. “[The District Commissioner] had already chosen the title of the book, after much thought: The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of the Lower Niger.” In what ways does Achebe condemn colonial values in his novel? (VCE English Exam 2022)
3. ‘It is Okonkwo’s inability to adapt to change that leads to his tragic end.’ Do you agree? (VCE English Exam 2021)
4. ‘Things Fall Apart shows how difficult it can be to maintain culture and family. Discuss. (VCE English Exam 2021)
5. ‘Things fall apart, but not all is lost in Achebe’s novel.’ Discuss. (VCE English Exam 2020)
6. ‘Okonkwo becomes a success because of his father’s failures.’ Do you agree? (VCE English Exam 2020)
7. ‘At the heart of Achebe’s novel is the question of what amounts to fair conduct.’ Discuss.
8. ‘Achebe is most concerned with gender in his novel.’ To what extent do you agree?
9. How does Achebe use literary techniques to further his main messages in Things Fall Apart?
10. What literary techniques has Achebe used to further his themes and main messages?
11. How does Achebe use literary techniques to further his message that survival means taking a multi-faceted approach?
12. What narrative devices does Achebe use to further his main messages?
13. Achebe’s main message is that a feminine approach will reap greater rewards than a masculine approach?
14. To what extent does Achebe view the world through the lens of gender?
15. With the conquest of late nineteenth century Africa as a backdrop, Achebe asks the question: ‘How does one survive’?
16. To what extent does the expression, ‘Pride comes before a fall’, summarise the experience of Okwonko and all those Africans who met the European cultural invasion with forceful resistance?
17. What are the main messages that Achebe puts forward in his novel Things Fall Apart?
18. Achebe uses his novel to criticise modern social attitudes towards colonialism.’ Discuss.
19. How does Achebe use his text to criticise modern social concerns?
20. How does Achebe use his text to criticise social injustice?
21. How does Achebe use his text to explore the problem of prejudice?
22. How does Achebe construct his novel to further his significant themes?
23. How does Achebe utilise minor characters to further his main messages?
24. How does Achebe attempt to convince his readers to accept his views?
25. ’One of the great strengths of Achebe is the amount of sympathy that he creates for Okwonko.’ Do you agree?
26. 'You do not know me,’ said Tortoise. ‘I am a changed man.’ “The most significant theme of a Achebie’s is to do with the difficulties of allowing oneself to change.” Discuss.
27. 'Achebe does not refrain from presenting the Igbo in a negative light.' Discuss.
28. Why does Things Fall Apart end with the District Commissioner musing about the book that he is writing on Africa?
29. What is the nature of Okonkwo’s relationship with Ezinma?
30. Discuss how the novel portrays the effects of colonialism.
31. What does Achebe want the reader to know about the Igbo people?
32. What traits do Okonkwo and the white colonisers have in common? Explain your answer.
33. Discuss the structure of the novel. How does it enhance our understanding of the themes?
34. To what extent is colonisation shown to be a gradual, sly process rather than a quick and violent one?
35. What characters act as foils to Okonkwo? Explain your answers.
36. ‘In Okonkwo, Achebe creates a relatable and sympathetic, albeit unlikeable, character’. Do you agree?
37. Discuss how arrogance and pride are portrayed in the novel. Is Okonkwo the only arrogant character?
38. Discuss the role of women and feminine energy in the novel.
39. Explore Okonkwo’s journey as a character. At what point, if any, does Okonkwo experience change?
40. To what extent do the colonisers cause the collapse of Igbo society in Achebe’s Things Fall Apart?
41. ‘Okonkwo’s inability to change leads him to his downfall.’ Discuss.

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1. ‘Women’s relationships with other women are important in the world of Pride and Prejudice. To what extent do you agree?’ 2021 VCE English Exam
2. [...] loss of virtue in a female is irretrievable – [...] one false step involves her in endless ruin [...].’ In the world of Pride and Prejudice, a woman’s reputation is her most important asset.’ Discuss. 2021 VCE English Exam
3. ‘Pride and Prejudice shows the dangers of acting on first impressions.’ Discuss. 2020 VCE English Exam
4. ‘In their different ways, all the Bennet girls defy convention.’ Do you agree? 2020 VCE English Exam
5. How does Austen construct her novel to further her significant themes?
6. ‘Austen uses her text to criticise modern social concerns.’ Discuss.
7. What narrative devices does Austen use to further her main messages?
8. How does Austen use her text to criticise modern social injustices. Discuss
9. How does Austen use her text to explore the problem of prejudice?
10. What literary techniques has Austen used to further her themes and main messages?
11. ‘The central message of Pride and Prejudice is that one should not jump to conclusions.’ To what extent do you agree?
12. What role does gossip and idle thinking play in Austen’s text?
13. Discuss the role of morality in Pride and Prejudice.
14. ‘The central message of Pride and Prejudice is that one needs to consider the needs of society and not just one’s own needs. To what extent do you agree?
15. How does Austen use setting to further her significant themes?
16. How does Austen utilise setting to portray a class-conscious world?
17. How does Austen use the various estates of the characters to represent their concerns and interests?
18. The genre of Austen’s text could be regarded as a drama or a comedy of manners. Which is a more appropriate description?
19. ‘Pride and Prejudice is a satire of contemporary of English society.’ Do you agree?
20. ‘Pride and Prejudice playfully mocks the English upper classes. Do you agree?
21. To what extent does Austen use description to enhance the reader’s understanding of her main messages?
22. Pride and Prejudice is nothing more than social satire. Discuss.
23. ‘In Pride and Prejudice, how does Austen use language to further her main messages?
24. What choices does Austen make with respect to language, in order to further her main messages?
25. It is the wit and humour of Austen’s novel that her readership most appreciates. Discuss.
26. How does Austen use humour to further her messages regarding relationships?
27. ‘Austen leaves the reader feeling that justice has been done.’ Do you agree?
28. ‘Austen leaves the reader feeling more than satisfied that true love can win out in the end.’ Discuss
29. ‘Austen portrays the way of life for the Hertfordshire well-to-do as one of great comfort with few challenges.’ Discuss.
30. Austen utilise the respective settings of her text to further her main messages. Discuss.
31. ‘Ultimately, Austen’s text paints a bright picture of the world, with few moments of darkness. Discuss.
32. ‘Human folly and foolishness are at the heart of Pride and Prejudice.’ Discuss.
33. ‘Disloyalty is the greatest crime in this play.’ Discuss.
34. In Pride and Prejudice, there are many characters who act as contrasts for another.’ Do you agree?
35. ‘All the characters in Pride and Prejudice are motivated by self-interest.’ To what extent do you agree?
36. Mr Darcy is the most honest person in the novel. Discuss.
37. Elizabeth Bennet is the most honest person in the novel. Discuss.
38. ‘The character of Mr Darcy is both admirable and flawed.’ Discuss.
39. Who is the most flawed character in Pride and Prejudice?
40. ‘The characters in Pride and Prejudice struggle to deal with unfolding events.’ Discuss.
41. What lessons does Austen’s text teach about the way women should view the world?
42. ‘From her secure environment at Rosings, Catherine De Bourgh imposes her view of the world upon others.’ Discuss
43. ‘At the centre of Austen’s text is an exploration of prejudice’. Discuss.
44. ‘A central message of Pride and Prejudice is to do with the stories we tell.’ To what extent do you agree?
45. ‘A central message of Pride and Prejudice is that we should not rush to judgment without all the facts.’ To what extent do you agree?
46. “She told the story however with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in anything ridiculous.” ‘The main message of Austen’s novel is to do with the importance of having the right spirit.’ Do you agree?
47. Elizabeth Bennett is not scared of imposing her view of the world upon the world. Discuss.
48. ‘When worlds collide’ is a very appropriate description for key aspects of Austen’s narrative. Do you agree?
49. Ultimately, Austen presents a very positive view of human relations, despite the possibility of misunderstandings. Discuss.
50. ‘Although Austen’s novel paints a sad picture of some aspects of the world, and the people in it, she provides much hope.’ Discuss.
51. Pride and Prejudice shows the importance of not just seeing the world more clearly, but communicating your perceptions clearly.
52. Pride and Prejudice explores a world with deep divisions. Discuss.
53. How are social and cultural messages highlighted in Pride and Prejudice?
54. What messages are highlighted in Pride and Prejudice regarding social and cultural issues?
55. Pride and Prejudice is primarily concerned with class. To what extent do you agree?
56. Pride and Prejudice highlights that it is impossible to ignore the importance of class. Discuss.
57. ‘Jane Austen uses her novel as a vehicle to highlight the evils of socially pretentious behaviour’. Do you agree?
58. ‘In Longbourn, Lydia struggles with the confines of polite society.’ Discuss.
59. ‘In Hertfordshire, Elizabeth struggles with more than just her judgment.’ Discuss.
60. ‘The characters in Pride and Prejudice struggle to deal with change.’ Discuss.
61. George Wickham is the embodiment of evil in Austen’s text. Discuss.
62. In Pride and Prejudice, who is good and who is bad?
63. ‘In Pride and Prejudice, it is not always clear who is good and who is bad.’
64. “In revolving Lady Catherine’s expressions, however, she could not help feeling some uneasiness as to the possible consequence of her persisting in this interference.” Pride and Prejudice is primarily about interfering people. Do you agree?
65. Elizabeth and Darcy embody entirely different values. Discuss.
66. Elizabeth and Darcy embody entirely different values about the nature of life and love. Discuss.
67. “To yield without conviction is no compliment to the understanding of either.” ‘Mr Darcy’s greatest strength and his greatest weakness is the strength of his convictions.’ To what extent do you agree?
68. ‘In her text, Austen points an accusing finger at the weaknesses of female behaviour.’ Do you agree?
69. ‘A key message of Pride and Prejudice is that nobody is perfect.’ Do you agree?
70. “Mr. Darcy is not to be laughed at!’ cried Elizabeth. ‘That is an uncommon advantage, and uncommon I hope it will continue, for it would be a great loss to ME to have many such acquaintances. I dearly love a laugh.” ‘Elizabeth’s biggest problem is that she can’t take herself seriously.’ To what extent do you agree?
71. ‘Human folly and foolishness are at the heart of Pride and Prejudice.’ Discuss.
72. ‘The women of Austen’s text will do anything to achieve their goals.’ Do you agree?
73. ‘The women of Austen’s text are portrayed as powerless and ineffectual.’ Do you agree?
74. How does Pride and Prejudice explore the connection between the behaviour of men and the injustices borne by women?
75. How does Austen use literary techniques to further her message that women in modern English society are vulnerable?
76. ‘Women’s education is a central theme of this text.’ How does Austen further this theme?
77. In Pride and Prejudice, a women’s education is both valued and scorned.
78. ‘In Pride and Prejudice, independent women are not always valued.’ To what extent do you agree?
79. To what extent would you agree that Austen’s Pride and Prejudice as a feminist text?
80. ‘Jane Austen can be regarded as a feminist writer, well over 15 years before feminism was properly invented.’ Discuss.
81. ‘Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a proto-feminist text.’ To what extent do you agree?
82. ‘The female characters in Pride and Prejudice are stronger than the male characters’. To what extent do you agree.
83. In Elizabeth Bennett, Austen has created a heroine that does not need a man unless he is sufficiently worthy.
84. Austen promotes the benefits of greater female autonomy, in her classic comedy of manners, Pride and Prejudice. To what extent do you agree?
85. To what extent are Austen’s women the victims of their society?
86. “That is very true,” replied Elizabeth,`and I could easily forgive his pride, if he had not mortified mine.” In Austen’s text, is pride something that needs to be forgiven?
87. In Pride and Prejudice, etiquette is most important. Do you agree?
88. One of the great strengths of Austen’s narrative is that for the longest time Elizabeth Bennett is unaware of the affection that Fitzwilliam Darcy holds for her. Do you agree?
89. What viewpoint is Austen ultimately expressing in relation to marriage, through her classic novel, Pride and Prejudice?
90. How does Austen explore the value of worthy relationships in her text?
91. In Pride and Prejudice, marriage is primarily a chance to escape.
92. The central message of Pride and Prejudice is that one should not marry just for money. To what extent do you agree?
93. In Pride and Prejudice, Austen is suggesting that women need to be married in order to be happy.
94. ‘Of this she was perfectly unaware; — to her he was only the man who made himself agreeable nowhere, and who had not thought her handsome enough to dance with.’ How does Elizabeth come to love Mr Darcy, despite the animosity between them?

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1. What film techniques has Billy Wilder used to further his themes and main messages?
2. How does Billy Wilder use film techniques to further his main messages in Sunset Boulevard?
3. What role does self-interested thinking play in Sunset Boulevard?
4. How does Billy Wilder use film techniques to further his message that isolation can be a dangerous thing?
5. What narrative devices does Wilder use to further his main messages?
6. ‘One of Wilder’s significant themes is that living in one’s own created world can have its advantages.’ To what extent do you agree?
7. ‘Wilder uses his film to criticise a society that is in love with fame.’ Discuss.
8. How does Wilder use his film to criticise modern social foibles?
9. ‘The screenwriter and director of Sunset Boulevard, Billy Wilder, leaves his audience feeling disappointed, yet hopeful.’ To what extent do you agree?
10. How does Wilder use his film text to explore the problem of excessive self-interest?
11. ‘In the film Sunset Boulevard, the crucial conflict is between reality and ambition.’ Discuss.
12. How does the structure of this film influence the reader’s response to Joe Gillis?
13. ‘In Norma Desmond, Billy Wilder has created a character who doesn’t need anyone?’ To what extent do you agree?
14. To what extent does Wilder use his film text to criticise modern society?
15. How does Wilder use his film to explore the problems caused by excessive pride?
16. ‘From her Sunset Boulevard mansion, Norma Desmond imposes her view of the world upon others.’ To what extent do you agree?
17. How does Wilder construct his film to further his significant themes?
18. What lessons does the director of Sunset Boulevard have about the way fame should be regarded?
19. ‘In his film, Wilder points an accusing finger at the weaknesses of human behaviour.’ Do you agree?
20. How does Wilder’s directing style influence the audience’s response?
21. ‘Joe Gillis’s view of the world is changed by his interaction with Norma Desmond.’ Discuss.
22. How does Wilder represent Norma Desmond as a way to further his main messages?
23. Discuss the role of morality in Sunset Boulevard.
24. How does Wilder represent Joe Gillis as a way to further his theme of the value of autonomy?
25. ‘The life choices of every character in Sunset Boulevard are flawed.’ Discuss.
26. How does Wilder utilise setting to portray the world as an imperfect realm?
27. ‘Despite appearances, in Sunset Boulevard nothing is easy.’ Discuss.
28. Who is the main victim in Sunset Boulevard?
29. How does Wilder represent minor characters as a way to further his main messages?
30. ‘A central message of Sunset Boulevard is to do with the stories we tell.’ To what extent do you agree?
31. ‘The most significant motif of Wilder’s film is to do with the importance of connection.’ Discuss.
32. How does Wilder represent minor characters as a way to further his theme of the dangers of deceit?
33. To what extent does Wilder suggest that there are benefits in believing in yourself?
34. How does Wilder attempt to convince his audience of the evils of self-adulation?
35. In Wilder’s film, Sunset Boulevard, what is considered to be essential?
36. How does Wilder use symbolism to further his main messages?
37. ‘Sunset Boulevard shows the importance of trying to see the world more clearly, even though this can come at great personal cost.’ Discuss.
38. ‘The greatest crime depicted in this film is to not pay enough attention.’ Discuss.

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1. How does Erpenbeck use literary techniques to further her message that survival is a problem for one’s psyche as well as in terms of one’s life?
2. ‘In Go, Went, Gone all of the characters are scared.’ To what extent do you agree?
3. ‘God made the bulk; surfaces were invented by the devil.’ From the forward of the text; a quotation by Wolfgang Pauli. What is the meaning of this quotation in the context of the big messages of the text?
4. ‘The author makes many references to the work of famous writers and philosophers in order to further her main messages and themes.’ Discuss.
5. ‘In Erpenbeck’s novel, there are too many challenges.’ Discuss.
6. Who is the strongest character in Go, Went, Gone?
7. How does Erpenbeck use literary techniques to further her main messages in Go, Went, Gone?
8. In Go, Went, Gone, some people have ‘lost their story’. To what extent are they able to reconstruct their narratives?
9. The characters in Erpenbeck’s novel are sustained more by perseverance than by hope.’ Do you agree?
10. What narrative devices are used by Erpenbeck to further her main messages?
11. How does the text creator attempt to convince her readers of the worth of their characters’ actions?
12. In Go, Went, Gone, why do the characters face so many challenges?
13. ‘Ultimately, the author presents a very positive view of personal relations, despite the possibility of misunderstandings.’ Discuss.
14. ‘It’s important to be able to deal with change.’ Is this the main message of Jenny Erpenbeck’s novel Go, Went, Gone?
15. How does Erpenbeck use her novel to criticise modern social concerns?
16. ‘There is much that is good in human experience.’ To what extent would you argue that this is the most significant message of Go, Went, Gone?
17. ‘Erpenbeck congratulates a society for its fair-mindedness and lack of self-interest.’ Do you agree?
18. How does the German writer construct Go, Went, Gone to further her significant themes?
19. ‘The problem of prejudice is the most significant theme of the German author Erpenbeck in Go, Went, Gone.’ Do you agree?
20. How does Erpenbeck explore the value of relationships in her text?
21. Minor characters play a significant role in the way that Erpenbeck furthers her main messages. To what extent do you agree?
22. In Go, Went, Gone all the major choices made by the main characters are based on self-preservation.’ Do you agree?

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1. How does Wordsworth attempt to convince his audience of the evils of self-interest?
2. ‘Wordsworth is responsible for bringing a new consciousness to poetry.’ Discuss.
3. ‘Wordsworth’s poetry is mainly concerned with death.’ Discuss.
4. What poetic techniques has Wordsworth used to further his themes and main messages?
5. One of the great strengths of Wordsworth is his depiction of the possibility of positive outcomes. Do you agree?
6. How does Wordsworth use his poetry to criticise modern social injustices?
7. Wordsworth has an unusual approach to poetry. How does he utilise narrative to further his main messages?
8. How does Wordsworth create an atmosphere of redemption in his poetry?
9. ‘The poetry of William Wordsworth is mainly concerned with perspective.’ To what extent do you agree?
10. ‘The main value of Wordsworth's poetry is its ability to help one to move through difficult circumstances.’ Discuss.
11. How does Wordsworth structure his poetry to further his main messages?
12. ‘Wordsworth’s poetry was not intended to be for everyone. It is an acquired taste.’ To what extent do you agree?
13. How does Wordsworth attempt to convince his audience of the benefits of empathy?
14. Why is the form of Wordsworth’s poetry important?
15. Wordsworth’s poetry is primarily a reaction against industrialisation. Do you agree?
16. How does Wordsworth attempt to convince his readers to accept his views?
17. ‘It is an appreciation of the beauty of nature that forms the foundation of Wordsworth’s poetry.’ Discuss.
18. What role do the characters play in Wordsworth’s poems?
19. How does Wordsworth create an atmosphere of exultation in his poetry?
20. ‘The imagery in Wordsworth’s poetry captures discord as well as harmony.’ Discuss
21. In his poetry, Wordsworth searches for beauty both in nature and in words.’ Discuss.
22. How does Wordsworth use imagery to convey his ideas about the natural world?
23. To what extent do Wordsworth’s poems reflect a critical view of commerce and industry?
24. How does the poetry in the Seamus Heaney collection explore the interdependence between humans and the natural environment?
25. ‘Wordsworth presents a natural environment full of beauty.’ Discuss.
26. How does Wordsworth use poetic techniques to further his message that by having a better appreciation of the natural world, we have a better understanding of ourselves?
27. What narrative devices does Wordsworth use to further his main messages?
28. How does Wordsworth use his poetry to criticise modern social concerns?
29. ‘The form of Wordsworth's poetry is not nearly as important as its subject matter.’ Do you agree?
30. Wordsworth is mainly concerned with social justice.’ Do you agree?
31. How does Wordsworth use his poetry to explore the problem of self-interest?
32. How does Wordsworth’s poetic style influence the audience’s response?
33. ‘Wordsworth has an unusual approach to narrative.’ Discuss.
34. How does Wordsworth utilise minor characters to further his main messages?
35. How does Wordsworth attempt to convince his audience of the benefits of nature?
36. ‘One of the great strengths of Wordsworth is the way that he demonstrates the value of real connections.’ Do you agree?
37. How does Wordsworth use his poetry to explore the problem of prejudice?
38. How does Wordsworth use symbolism to further his main messages?
39. To what extent does Wordsworth use description to enhance the reader’s understanding of his main messages?
40. How does Wordsworth use setting to further his significant themes?
41. How does Wordsworth utilise setting to portray the impediments for increased human connection?
42. ‘The child is father of the man.’ Childhood and memories are central to Wordsworth’s main message. Discuss.
43. How does Wordsworth utilise setting to portray the difficulties of peoples’ lives?
44. To what extent is Wordsworth’s natural environment a symbol for all that is good?
45. To what extent does Wordsworth use descriptions of the environment to enhance the reader’s understanding of his main messages?
46. How does Wordsworth use the landscape to further his thematic concerns?
47. ‘Wordsworth’s poetry explores the connection between landscape and personal identity.’ Discuss.
48. ‘The characters depicted in the text reflects Wordsworth’s view of modern society – people are too separated and apart.’ To what extent do you agree?
49. ‘Wordsworth’s poetry explores the correlation between one’s connections with landscape and one’s ability to achieve success.’ Discuss.
50. How does Wordsworth demonstrate the evils of modern society?
51. ‘Wordsworth provides a gentle commentary on English society.’ Do you agree?
52. ‘In Wordsworth’s poetry, the characters learn much about the way the world works.’ Discuss.
53. ‘In Wordsworth’s poetry, the characters have come to learn much about human nature.’ Discuss.
54. How does Wordsworth use language to further his main messages?
55. A central message of Wordsworth’s poetry is to do with perspective.’ To what extent do you agree?
56. Wordsworth shows us that the contemplation of nature can be a way of lightening feelings of melancholy and despondence. Discuss.
57. How does Wordsworth show his readers the negative aspects of commercial capitalism?
58. One of the great strengths of Wordsworth’s poetry is his messaging regarding the supremacy of the individual. Do you agree?
59. ‘One of the great strengths of Wordsworth’s poetry is the depiction of the possibility of positive outcomes, if one tries hard to make a connection.’ Do you agree?
60. ‘Wordsworth provides a scathing commentary on England.’ Do you agree?
61. ‘Wordsworth’s main message is that society is unimportant.’ To what extent do you agree?
62. ‘For Wordsworth, connecting with oneself is more important than connecting with society.’ To what extent do you agree?
63. ‘Through his poetry, Wordsworth provides a lesson in human nature.’ Discuss.
64. What choices does Wordsworth make with respect to language, in order to further his main messages?
65. ‘A central message of Wordsworth’s poetry is to do with the stories we embrace.’ To what extent do you agree?
66. ‘Life is what you make of it’. To what extent is this the central message of Wordsworth’s poetry?
67. ‘It is the personal messaging of Wordsworth’s poetry that his audience most appreciates.’ Discuss.
68. How does Wordsworth create a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere through his poetry?
69. How does Wordsworth use humour to further his main messages?
70. ‘In Wordsworth’s poetry, the reader receives an education as to the needless fear of death.’ Do you agree?
71. ‘The importance of humanity is a central theme of Wordsworth’s poetry.’ Discuss.
72. To what extent is Wordsworth’s natural environment a symbol for all that is good?
73. To what extent does Wordsworth use descriptions of the environment to enhance the reader’s understanding of his main messages?
74. ‘In Wordsworth’s poetry, the reader receives an education as to the importance of making money.’ Do you agree?
75. ‘In Wordsworth’s poetry, the reader learns about the interconnected nature of the world.’ Do you agree?
76. How does the reader learn what they need to know through Wordsworth’s poetry?
77. ‘Wordsworth’s poetry highlights the danger of not valuing what is important.’ To what extent do you agree?
78. How does Wordsworth’s poetry portray a world of solitude?
79. What does Wordsworth mean by imagination?
80. Are Wordsworth's ideas valid for contemporary society? What can we learn of value from his ideas?
81. ‘Wordsworth's poetry is about life and it is about death.’ Discuss.

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1. How does Noah use his text to explore the problems caused by an inadequate system of justice?
2. What literary techniques has Trevor Noah used to further his themes and main messages?
3. How does Noah utilise setting to portray the difficulties caused by prejudice?
4. What narrative devices does Noah use to further his main message that sometimes a life of crime is difficult to avoid?
5. How does Trevor Noah represent himself as a way to further his theme that life can be full of difficulties?
6. ‘Noah’s primary concern is to demonstrate that an increased chance of improving society is built upon personal fortitude.’ To what extent do you agree?
7. How does Noah use symbols and motifs to further his main messages?
8. Noah’s most significant theme is that a colonised people must use all available resources to overcome life’s issues. Discuss.
9. How does Noah demonstrate the evils of a racist society? To what extent does Noah use his text to criticise modern society?
10. How does Trevor Noah represent his mother as a way to further his theme of the value of religion?
11. ‘Noah uses his memoir to criticise a society that does too little to rid itself of a racist culture.’ Discuss.
12. How does Noah use his memoir to criticise modern social injustices.
13. ‘Trevor Noah’s mother is both admirable and flawed.’ Discuss.
14. How does Noah use his text to explore the problem of prejudice?
15. How does the structure of this memoir influence the reader’s response to Trevor Noah’s unnamed mother?
16. To what extent is Noah’s South Africa a symbol for all that is bad?
17. How does Trevor Noah’s writing style influence the audience’s response?
18. ‘In Born a Crime, all the characters are trying to escape.’ Discuss.
19. How does Trevor Noah represent minor characters as a way to further his theme that it is important in life to have the right attitude?
20. To what extent does Noah suggest to his readership that there are benefits created because of religious belief?
21. How does Noah attempt to convince his audience of the evils of a life of crime?
22. ‘One of the great strengths of Born a Crime is Noah’s depiction of the possibility of positive outcomes’. Do you agree?
23. How does Noah use symbolism to further his main messages?
24. ‘In Born a Crime, no one is truly happy.’ Discuss.
25. How does Noah construct his memoir to further his significant themes?
26. ‘Ultimately, Noah presents a very positive view of human relations, despite the possibility of misunderstandings.’ Discuss.
27. ‘Noah’s main message is that increased tolerance and an improved society is built upon greater awareness.’ Do you agree?
28. How does Noah use literary techniques to further his message that familial relationships are important to help one survive life’s difficulties?
29. ‘Life satisfaction is not possible in modern South Africa.’ Is this the main message of Trevor Noah’s Born A Crime?
30. How does Noah utilise imagery to further his main messages?
31. To what extent does Noah use description to enhance his reader’s understanding of his main messages?
32. How does Noah use setting to further his significant themes?
33. ‘In Born a Crime, Noah emphasises that there is much to be proud of when it comes to South African society,’ Discuss.
34. How does Noah utilise setting to portray the world as a place of troubles?
35. ‘A significant theme of Born a Crime is to do with faith.’ To what extent do you agree?
36. How does Noah use his novel to explore the problem of self-interest?
37. ‘Most of the problems that Noah encounters are to do with his involvement with crime.’ To what extent do you agree?
38. How does Noah utilise themes to portray the difficulties of attaining justice in the modern world?
39. ‘A key theme of the text is to do with the prevalence of misunderstandings and misinterpretations in a society that does not function very well.’ Discuss.
40. To what extent is Noah’s South Africa a symbol for all that is good?
41. How does the text creator structure their text to further their main messages?
42. To what extent does Noah’s use of memoir enhance the reader’s understanding of his main messages?
43. ‘Born a Crime explores the connection between injustice and desperation.’ Discuss.
44. How does Noah explore relationships in his text?
45. ‘The greatest social injustice put forward by Noah is that of lack of opportunity.’ Discuss.
46. How does Trevor Noah use literary techniques to further his main messages in Born a Crime?
47. ‘When worlds collide’ is a very appropriate description for key aspects of Noah's narrative. Do you agree?
48. How does Noah use literary techniques to further his message that familial relationships are important to help one survive life’s difficulties?
49. ‘Trevor Noah’s mother is the most admirable person in the memoir’. Discuss.
50. ‘Noah’s main message is that the people of South Africa have more in common with each other than they realise.’ To what extent do you agree?
51. How does Noah’s relationship with his mother change his view of the world and his place in it?
52. To what extent does use of magical realism enhance the reader’s understanding of his main messages?
53. ‘The characters depicted in the texts reflect the text creators view of society; racist conduct has caused much harm.’ To what extent do you agree?
54. How does Trevor Noah use literary techniques to further his main messages in Born a Crime?
55. ‘The most significant theme of Born a Crime is the dangers of ineffective communication.’ Discuss.
56. How does Noah create an atmosphere of anxiety in Born a Crime?

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1. What literary techniques does Marquez use to suggest that women are treated abominably by a patriarchal society?
2. What choices does Marquez make regarding his text’s structure in order to further his main messages?
3. ‘In Chronicle of a Death Foretold, there is no happy ending.’ Discuss
4. How does Marquez use literary techniques to further his messages regarding the limits of a small-town mindset?
5. ‘The subjective nature of memory is one of the most significant themes of Chronicle of a Death Foretold.’ To what extent do you agree?
6. How does Gabriel Garcia Marquez further his significant themes and messages?
7. In Chronicle of a Death Foretold is familial loyalty portrayed as a good thing or a bad thing?
8. What messages does Marquez’s novel have regarding fate and destiny?
9. Men operate from a position of power in Chronicle of a Death Foretold. Who are the most powerful men in the novel?
10. How does Marquez use his text to explore the problem of self-interest?
11. ‘Minor characters play a significant role in the way that the author furthers his main messages.’ To what extent do you agree?
12. ‘The institution of marriage is fatally flawed.’ Is this the main message of Marquez’s text?
13. ‘The subjective nature of truth is one of the most significant themes of Chronicle of a Death Foretold.’ To what extent do you agree?
14. ‘Marquez uses his text to criticise a society that is apathetic and conservative.’ To what extent do you agree?
15. Gil Vincente's lines of poetry acts as a foreshadowing at the outset of the novel. Marquez uses this poetry to further what themes?
16. How does Marquez use symbolism and motifs to further his main messages?
17. ‘One of the great strengths of Marquez’s narrative is that the audience is not sure of Santiago Nasar’s guilt.’ Do you agree?
18. How does Marquez use his text to criticise modern social concerns?’

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1. For Hadley, the "heard melodies are sweet’ but the ‘unheard are sweeter’. To what extent do you agree?
2. ‘The varying narratives of Bad Dreams and Other Stories are characterised by anxiety.’ Do you agree?
3. How does Hadley use literary techniques to further her main messages in her short stories?
4. What do the narratives in Bad Dreams and Other Stories have to say about the world of children?
5. Many of Hadley’s youthful characters enjoy ‘pushing across the threshold of safety into a thrilling unknown’ because they find life otherwise dull. Do you agree?
6. In Bad Dreams and Other Stories, what is essential for the protagonists?
7. ‘For the characters in Bad Dreams and Other Stories, life is usually mundane.’ To what extent do you agree?
8. ‘Hadley portrays life for young people as having many challenges.’ Discuss.
9. ‘We have to recognize our limits.’ Is this the main message of Bad Dreams and Other Stories?
10. How does Hadley use literary techniques to further her message that survival is a problem for one’s psyche?
11. ‘False understandings can be mood-enhancing and powerful.’ Do Hadley’s characters prefer to live in a dream world?
12. ‘Reading and literature is very important for the characters in Bad Dreams and Other Stories.’ Discuss.
13. ‘Women are very powerful beings in Hadley’s short stories.’ To what extent do you agree?
14. ‘The most interesting things in life are unexpected.’ Is this the main message of Hadley’s short stories?

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1. Harrison suggests that for many white Australians, indigenous lives should be covered up, ‘like a band-aid over a sore’. Discuss.
2. ‘The play opens with the lines of the song Que Sera, Sera: “whatever will be, will be”, as a foreshadowing of Harrison’s main themes and ideas.’ Discuss.
3. ‘Rainbow’s End exposes the racist underbelly of white Australia.’ To what extent do you agree?
4. Harrison’s strongest message is to do with the assumption that ‘your world is better’. Do you agree?
5. ‘In Rainbow’s End, the characters receive an education as to the possibility of being able to make a breakthrough.’ Discuss.
6. To what extent does Harrison use her text to criticise modern society?
7. How do the characters in Rainbow’s End learn what they need to know?
8. What narrative devices does Harrison use to further her messages about the social evil of racism?
9. ‘The great unfairness of modern society for indigenous Australians is to do with choices.’ To what extent to do you agree?
10. How does Harrison use dramatic techniques to further her main messages?
11. Discuss the significance of prejudice in Rainbow’s End.
12. ‘Harrison points an accusing finger at the weaknesses of mainstream Australia.’ Do you agree?
13. Errol’s big problem was that ‘he thought he was some kind of knight in shining armour’. Why wasn’t he a hero for Dolly?
14. ‘Harrison highlights that increased progress in society is built upon more effective communication’. Discuss.

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1. How does Malouf use literary techniques to further his main messages, in The Complete Stories?
2. ‘Malouf suggests that surviving life’s difficulties is a problem for one’s psyche.’ To what extent do you agree?
3. In The Complete Stories, how is the problem of self-interest explored?
4. ‘In his short stories, Malouf has positive things to say about the human condition but also negative things.’ Do you agree?
5. ‘For the characters in The Complete Stories, the truth is often a difficult thing to deal with.’ Discuss.
6. ‘Malouf has sought to make his short stories a success through the showcasing of Australian values.’ Discuss.
7. ‘Men should change the way they view the world.’ Is this the main message of David Malouf?
8. To what extent does Malouf use his short stories to criticise modern society?

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1. How does Moss use literary techniques to further her main messages?
2. ‘In Ghost Wall, the author displays the life choices of her characters as being flawed and impossible to understand.’ Discuss.
3. What lessons does Moss teach regarding the social dynamics of families?
4. ‘The most significant motif of Ghost Wall is to do with the power of concerned friends and associates.’ Discuss
5. How does Moss use literary techniques to further her message that survival can be difficult in a world of psychological and physical domination?
6. ‘The novel Ghost Wall criticises a society that all too easily acquiesces to wrong-doing’. To what extent do you agree?
7. What narrative devices does Moss use to further her main messages?

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1. How does Ogawa use literary techniques to further her main messages in The Memory Police?
2. What narrative devices does the text creator use to further her main messages?
3. How does Ogawa construct her novel to further her significant themes?
4. ‘One of the great strengths of The Memory Police is the depiction of the possibility of positive outcomes, if one tries hard to maintain one's personal realm.’ Do you agree?
5. How does Ogawa use symbolism to further her main messages?
6. ‘Few people here have any need for novels.’ Is this the main trouble with the society that Ogawa has depicted, that the people have lost their enthusiasm for creativity and imagination?
7. ‘One of the great strengths of Ogawa is to do with her powerful message regarding the value of individualism.’ Do you agree?

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1. How does Oliver use poetic techniques to further her main messages?
2. ‘The creation of imagery is the most significant poetic technique that Oliver utilises to highlight the true gift[s] of nature.’ Do you agree?
3. ‘New and Selected Poems features poetry that criticises modern social concerns.’ Discuss.
4. ‘Oliver’s main message is that more human beings need to acknowledge their interconnectedness with nature.’ To what extent do you agree?
5. ‘All afternoon it rained, then such power came down from the clouds on a yellow thread, as authoritative as God is supposed to be.’
6. ‘Oliver’s main message is that nature is as important as religion.’ To what extent do you agree?
7. ‘Oliver suggests in her poetry that modern urban living is something to be criticised.. To what extent do you agree?
8. ‘Is the soul solid like iron? Or is it tender and breakable, like the wings of a moth in the beak of the owl?’
9. ‘Oliver is just as concerned with exploring the human psyche as she is with the adoration of nature.’ Do you agree?
10. ‘New and Selected Poems is a volume that creates an atmosphere of anguish as well as a sense of joy.’ Discuss.
11. ‘Symbolism and metaphor are two very important tools in the hands of Oliver to further her main messages regarding life and death.’ To what extent do you agree?
12. How does Oliver utilise setting to portray the difficulties caused by a lack of connection with nature?

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1. ‘Brontë’s themes and motifs regarding the benefits of greater female independence make Jane Eyre a ground-breaking literary work.’ To what extent do you agree?
2. What messages are highlighted in Jane Eyre regarding social and cultural issues?
3. How does Brontë utilise setting, metaphor and other literary techniques to portray a class-conscious world?
4. Discuss the role of morality in Jane Eyre.
5. ‘The character of Mr Rochester is both admirable and flawed.’ Discuss.
6. ‘Bravery and loyalty are at the heart of Jane Eyre.’ Do you agree?
7. ‘Brontë leaves the reader feeling more than satisfied that true love can win out in the end.’ Discuss.
8. Just like her conjugation of the verb ‘etre’, by the novel’s denouement, Jane has learnt how ‘to be’. To what extent do you agree?
9. ‘The main message of Brontë’s novel is that one needs to learn the value of one’s own positive self-opinion. Do you agree?
10. ‘Jane would not have been able to travel so far in her life without the help and good will of others.’ To what extent do you agree?
11. How does Brontë further her message that an increased understanding of society is built upon more effective communication?
12. ‘All the characters in Jane Eyre are motivated by self-interest.’ To what extent do you agree?
13. ‘Brontë uses her text to promote a message of female empowerment.’ Discuss.
14. In Jane Eyre, who is good and who is bad?
15. Rochester was forced into ‘a painful position’ in order to ‘make … his fortune’. To what extent do the characters in the novel overcome their ‘painful position[s]’?
16. ‘The women of Brontë’s text will do anything to achieve their goals.’ Do you agree?
17. ‘The benefits of connection with another human being is the most important them of this novel.’ To what extent do you agree?
18. ‘There is an intertextual reference to Psalm 69, from the Bible, to highlight the value that religion can have in sustaining a person in their life. Brontë highlights that religion has nothing but benefits for the people of Victorian England.’ Do you agree?
19. ‘In Jane Eyre, the relationship that the protagonist and some other characters have with ‘work[s] of nature’ is almost a quasi-religious experience.’ What messages or themes is Brontë seeking to further?
20. Jane Eyre is the most honest person in the novel. Discuss.
21. What literary techniques has Brontë used to further her themes and main messages?
22. ‘The central message of Jane Eyre is that one needs to consider one’s own needs as balanced against the needs of others.’ To what extent do you agree?
23. ‘In her text, Brontë shines a light on the strengths of women and not their weaknesses.’ Do you agree?
24. How are symbols and metaphors used in Jane Eyre to further the author’s themes?
25. Charlotte Brontë foreshadows the narrative and thematic developments of her novel, at times, with her intertextual references to Shakespeare, Scott and the Old Testament. What themes is she furthering?
26. Jane and Rochester embody entirely different values about the nature of life and love. Discuss.
27. It is the wit and humour of Brontë’s novel that her readership most appreciates. Discuss.
28. ‘A central message of Jane Eyre is that we should believe in ourselves.’ To what extent do you agree?
29. How does Brontë use her characters to represent the concerns and interests of wider society?
30. ‘Jane Eyre provides a scathing commentary of English society.’ Do you agree?
31. ‘Although Brontë’s novel paints a sad picture of some aspects of the world, and the people in it, she provides much hope.’ Discuss.
32. ‘The characters in Jane Eyre struggle to deal with unfolding events.’ Discuss.
33. What narrative devices does Brontë use to further her main messages?
34. Who is the most flawed character in Jane Eyre?
35. How does Brontë use her text to demonstrate the possibilities for achieving success in modern England?
36. Human beings must love something’. Is this the main message of Jane Eyre?
37. What role does class play in Brontë’s text?
38. ‘The biggest problem with Jane Eyre is that she is excessively forthright and opinionated.’ Do you agree?
39. To what extent does Brontë use description to enhance the reader’s understanding of her main messages?
40. ‘The central message of Jane Eyre is that good will triumph in the end.’ To what extent do you agree?
41. ‘Brontë leaves the reader feeling that fair outcomes have been achieved.’ Do you agree?
42. ‘Jane is a flawed protagonist. Although often insightful, she is not always capable of seeing into her present circumstances.’ To what extent do you agree?
43. How does Brontë’s writing style help to further her themes and main messages?
44. Brontë’s Jane Eyre is a proto-feminist text.’ To what extent do you agree?
45. ‘At Gateshead, Mrs Reed and her family struggle to retain their humanity more than the other characters of the text.’ Discuss.
46. ‘Worthy female role models are important, suggests Brontë, through her characterisation of Miss Temple, and other female characters.’ To what extent do you agree?
47. A key message of Jane Eyre is that nobody is perfect.’ Do you agree?
48. What choices does Brontë make with respect to language, in order to further her main messages?
49. ‘At the centre of Jane Eyre is an exploration of prejudice.’ Discuss.
50. In Jane Eyre, how does Brontë use language to further her main messages?
51. ‘To read Jane Eyre is to understand nineteenth century England.’ Discuss.
52. ‘Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre is a fairy tale and nothing more.’ Do you agree?