1. There is a pervasive sense of loneliness in many of the tales in Dark House. Discuss
2. Many of the tales in Dark House include reference to a house that is literally in darkness. More importantly, the text explores, through the various stories, the metaphorical 'dark house of the mind'. Discuss
3. Dark House is a collection of short stories about childhood memories. Discuss
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Exam Revision Questions
1. Name as many different narrative styles as possible used in the text.
2. What are the reasons for presenting the story in multiple ways?
3. Name as many objects as you can from the text and explain their significance?
4. What part of the text is fact?
5. Why are the facts included?
6. What are the names of the two murderers aboard the Batavia?
7. What two techniques or symbols are used to generate suspense in the text?
8. Name the characters in the text.
9. Name which characters are linked and how and why?
10. Name as many themes as possible in the text and provide an example.
2. What are the reasons for presenting the story in multiple ways?
3. Name as many objects as you can from the text and explain their significance?
4. What part of the text is fact?
5. Why are the facts included?
6. What are the names of the two murderers aboard the Batavia?
7. What two techniques or symbols are used to generate suspense in the text?
8. Name the characters in the text.
9. Name which characters are linked and how and why?
10. Name as many themes as possible in the text and provide an example.
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