home


 * Some essay topics for Swotvac - Study Holiday (the period before the English exam on November 2nd)**


 * //Look both ways//**


 * 1) "Nick and Meryl connect because of their shared fears of loneliness and death." Discuss
 * 2) 'Each character in this film is trapped in their own self pity.' Do you agree?
 * 3) 'It is the presence of death in each character's life that connects them at a deep level.' Do you agree?
 * 4) 'All the characters in //Look both ways// suffer equally.' Discuss
 * 5) 'The characters in //Look both ways// illustrate that there is light at the end of the tunnel.' Discuss
 * 6) 'The characters in //Look both ways// show that it is impossible to fully recover after tragedy.' Discuss
 * 7) //'Look both ways// demonstrates that we combat death by living life to the full.' Do you agree?
 * 8) //'Look both ways// shows that suffering is a part of everyday life//.'// Discuss
 * 9) 'Julia and the train driver are the characters that suffer most in the film//.'// Do you agree//?//
 * 10) //Look Both Ways// is a film where relationships are explored. Whose relationship is the most significant?
 * 11) Of all the characters in //Look Both Ways//, who experiences the most grief?
 * 12) All of the characters in //Look Both Ways// show that dealing with death is a very personal matter. Discuss
 * 13) //Look Both Ways// shows that, in life, the only thing humans have in common is death. Discuss
 * 14) //Look Both Ways// shows that death controls our lives. Do you agree?
 * 15) Nick thinks that to fear the worst gives him more control over his situation, therefore making him feel more at ease. Discuss.
 * 16) Meryl’s attitude alters through the relationship she forms with Nick. Discuss
 * 17) //Look Both Ways// shows us that if people crave affection and love then they will find it in someone, no matter who they are. Discuss

//**Hamlet**//


 * 1) 'Ophelia is responsible for her own death in the play.' Do you agree?
 * 2) 'Hamlet's actions show that he is just as corrupt as Claudius.' Do you agree?


 * //Sky Burial//**


 * 1) "Writing can be a source of strength." Discuss in relation to Wen's story.
 * 2) "Whatever happens, remember one thing: just staying alive is a victory." Shu Wen demonstrates that there is more to life than love and loss.?
 * 3) The only reason Wen stays in Tibet for so long is to find Kejun.' Do you agree?
 * 4) 'Wens quest takes a lot of effort, and in the end it is futile.' Discuss.
 * 5) //Sky Burial// makes us realise that love can conquer all obstacles.' Discuss
 * 6) 'Wen experiences many losses but with every loss she gains something.' Discuss
 * 7) 'All the characters experience grief, but Wen experiences the greatest loss.' Discuss.
 * 8) Wen not only searches for Kejun story in Tibet, she searches to find herself.' Discuss
 * 9) In Sky Burial, Zhouma and Wen, show equal courage and devotion. Discuss


 * //The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time//**
 * 1) "I can't tell lies." Is Christopher as truthful as he believes?
 * 2) 'Christopher is not alone. There are many people who can relate to Christopher and the issues he has to face.' Discuss
 * 3) 'It is with Judy Boone that we most sympathise.' Do you agree?
 * 4) 'Christopher's actions, which initially seem irrational, become understandable by his explanations.' Discuss
 * 5) 'The novel shows that society is not prepared to deal with differences.'
 * 6) 'Is Ed justified in his lies to Christopher?'
 * 7) 'The novel makes us question what is normal.' Discuss
 * 8) 'Christopher was happier before discovering that his mother was alive.' Do you agree?
 * 9) 'The novel shows us that the protagonist is not the only one with behavioural problems.' Discuss
 * 10) In //The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time//, Christopher and his condition is the cause of Ed murdering Wellington. Do you agree?
 * 11) //The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time// shows that people are capable of surviving without any feeling of love. Do you agree?
 * 12) During the course of the novel, Christopher tries to solve the mystery of Wellington’s murder. Did he, in fact, do so?
 * 1) During the course of the novel, Christopher tries to solve the mystery of Wellington’s murder. Did he, in fact, do so?