Thursday, May 24, 2007

Y12/A2/Comparative Essay Question/CT

1. Society has developed a series of feminine and mascline charcteristics. Define these and explore how they are explored in both of the plays.

2. In what ways do the woman of the texts give in to the social and sexual roles given to them by society and or male fantasy?

3. Many of Ibsen's female character have the properties of a 'new woman' - valuing independence and equality over a comfotabke life. Explore how two or more charcters (one from each text) fit this description and why.

4. In both of the texts, the charcters are bound by societies expectations of them. Consider how these roles determine the proate and public life in both of two or more characaters (at least one from each text).

5. Compare and contrast the way the writers use imagery for effect in both of the texts (fiid, doors, opening and shutting and animal).

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