[Z_Ahmed]

(Original post by Kirsteneg)
I'd actually say this book is the best novel I have read. The imagery and symbolism is really emotive and powerful. For AH I was going to do a topic on something to do with how the literary techniques are used to convey the central female protagonists experience with oppression in modern Afgan culture and their emancipation from patriarchy.

Yeah I agree, the symbolism and imagery are quite strong and fit nicely in the storys setting once the female characters start to experiece hardship and have to endure the violent husband. ( a common problem today in asian countries) . The oppressive taliban regime also makes a strong impact to these ideas of the story.

In my PS i would like to concentrate on one specific aspect and that is how the husband use's his wife just for a "son" and then discards her when she cannot conceive a child. And later on brutally attacks her for any minor mistakes which is totally absurd. Any suggestions on what kind of literary techniques I should use in my essay? Thanks.

Also if i may ask what did you decide to do for your AH English Dissertion.

[obscurename]

Just wondering if anyone who has done A Clockwork Orange has any idea for a good topic. I'm stumped.

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by Z_Ahmed)
Yeah I agree, the symbolism and imagery are quite strong and fit nicely in the storys setting once the female characters start to experiece hardship and have to endure the violent husband. ( a common problem today in asian countries) . The oppressive taliban regime also makes a strong impact to these ideas of the story.

In my PS i would like to concentrate on one specific aspect and that is how the husband use's his wife just for a "son" and then discards her when she cannot conceive a child. And later on brutally attacks her for any minor mistakes which is totally absurd. Any suggestions on what kind of literary techniques I should use in my essay? Thanks.

Also if i may ask what did you decide to do for your AH English Dissertion.

Literary techniques such as characterisation, setting(physical and political/cultural), symbolism/imagery, narrative, plot, structure, dialogue etc.

I haven't actually pinned down my dissertation books yet but I'm either going to do The Color Purple and Their Eyes Were Watching God or Othello and King Lear or A Doll's House and Pygmalion. I only have like 2/3 to choose books ad topic. I was originally going to do The Color Purple with A Thousand Splendid Suns o the topic I mentioned before ad 1 teacher said it would be fine but the other said the books weren't similar enough.

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by obscurename)
Just wondering if anyone who has done A Clockwork Orange has any idea for a good topic. I'm stumped.

Haven't read it but this site will help if you haven't seen it already.

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/clockworkorange/

[Sayrah]

Im going to do My Sister's Keeper for my personal study... Has anyone got a good essay question for this???

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by Sayrah)
Im going to do My Sister's Keeper for my personal study... Has anyone got a good essay question for this???

Quite a few people on here want to do that. Something to do with how the multiple narrative helps to explore a main theme - I know someoned doing that but I can't remember what the theme is.

Last year, I knew the general topic I wanted to do for my book and my english teacher wrote the essay question for me, but I don't think they're meant to do that.

[Sayrah]

(Original post by Kirsteneg)
Quite a few people on here want to do that. Something to do with how the multiple narrative helps to explore a main theme - I know someoned doing that but I can't remember what the theme is.

Last year, I knew the general topic I wanted to do for my book and my english teacher wrote the essay question for me, but I don't think they're meant to do that.

Coool thanks for that
I think i seen an essay question along those lines in the past paper
Ohh lol don't think my teacher will do that :L
Thanks for help!

[karin1693]

Hey , im doing 1984 for my higher english personal study. Does anyone know a possible essay question that i could use? I really have no idea... thanks

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by karin1693)
Hey , im doing 1984 for my higher english personal study. Does anyone know a possible essay question that i could use? I really have no idea... thanks

This might help, particularly the suggested essay topisc bit

http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/1984

[andid1]

Can anyone please help, im doin Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin and i have no idea what to write on and what question to do. Please help

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by andid1)
Can anyone please help, im doin Knots and Crosses by Ian Rankin and i have no idea what to write on and what question to do. Please help

Haven't read it but just researched some stuff.
How issues of racism and prejudice are conveyed and explored through the narrative technique, characterization (primarily the conflict between the two main characters), language, setting, structure (a couple from these to make the question more focused). Check with your teacher if something like this is acceptable. Are you set on this book?

[spacepirate-James]

So here i am, writing out my personal statement of intent...

Dorian gray and narcissism anyone? My teacher was like "you should incorporate narcissism and aestheticism in your essay"

and i just sat there going, "what now?"

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by spacepirate-James)
So here i am, writing out my personal statement of intent...

Dorian gray and narcissism anyone? My teacher was like "you should incorporate narcissism and aestheticism in your essay"

and i just sat there going, "what now?"

Quote Arcadiahouse. She did Dorian Gray last year and now she's doing advanced higher.

[LuhLah]

(Original post by karin1693)
Hey , im doing 1984 for my higher english personal study. Does anyone know a possible essay question that i could use? I really have no idea... thanks

I was going to do "How does Orwell purvey the dangers of totalitarianism through the use of symbolism and setting?"

But, I hated the book and switched to Carrie. I'm not doing the personal study until february, and I have to do it as a presentation ...

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by LuhLah)
I was going to do "How does Orwell purvey the dangers of totalitarianism through the use of symbolism and setting?"

But, I hated the book and switched to Carrie. I'm not doing the personal study until february, and I have to do it as a presentation ...

That question is actually really good for 1984.
How long does the presntation have to be?

[LuhLah]

(Original post by Kirsteneg)
That question is actually really good for 1984.
How long does the presntation have to be?

5 mins. Damnit, I thought there wouldn't be anymore talks after standard grade Luckily Carrie seems to be quite good for the PS.

[Kirsteneg]

(Original post by LuhLah)
5 mins. Damnit, I thought there wouldn't be anymore talks after standard grade Luckily Carrie seems to be quite good for the PS.

not so bad then. Couldn't you just write the essay, memorise it then recite it?

[spacepirate-James]

(Original post by ArcadiaHouse )

A little birdie told me you did Dorian Gray as your Personal Study last year?

Anyways, im writing out my statement of intent, any tips on how i should incorporate narcissism and aestheticism etc...

NB: Is that Oscar Wilde you have on ur profile?

[LuhLah]

James: Arcadia is your englishy goddess. She will help.

Kirsten: Ahaaa ty lol

[ArcadiaHouse]

(Original post by spacepirate-James)
A little birdie told me you did Dorian Gray as your Personal Study last year?

Anyways, im writing out my statement of intent, any tips on how i should incorporate narcissism and aestheticism etc...

NB: Is that Oscar Wilde you have on ur profile?

It is indeed! I would urge you to go and see the new film adaptation of 'Dorian Gray' with Colin Firth in it; it just came out on Wednesday, and is absolutely amazing. It's not exactly like the book, but all the important parts are there and Colin Firth is fantastic as Henry. I can't recommend it enough

I will PM you, I'm only too happy to discuss the book with you

(Original post by LuhLah)
James: Arcadia is your englishy goddess. She will help.

LuhLah, I just love you.