Gatsby/Larkin questions

 

Exam Style Questions

 

Answer/plan as many of these as possible. We will be working through some of these in class too.

1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present individuals as outsiders from society.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present attitudes to women.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present attitudes to marriage.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

4. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present individuals in conflict with societal expectations.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters or personae who feel intimidated by people or circumstances.

 

6. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present the disparity between appearance and reality.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

7. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present individuals as those who feel marginalised by society or circumstances.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

8. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present attitudes toward family and marriage.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

9. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present the theme of time and the past.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

10. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters who are dissatisfied with their role in society.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

11. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters or persona who idealise women.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

12. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present the theme of failed expectations.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

13. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present the idea of failed relationships.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

14. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters who are not always what they seem to be.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

15. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present the theme of fantasy and illusion.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

16. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters who are victims of society.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

17. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to convey the unequal distribution of wealth within society.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

18. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters who are unfulfilled by their relationships.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

19. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters or persona who are affected by the past.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

20. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters who are lonely and isolated in society.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

21. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters who are deceived by someone or something.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.

 

22. Evaluate the effectiveness of the methods used by the writers of your two studied texts to present characters who are affected by the loss of someone or something.

 

In your response you must consider the use of linguistic and literary features, connections across texts and relevant contextual factors.