VCE English Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 19(i)Question part (i)
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i. ‘For the characters in Grenville’s novel, language is both an obstacle and an opportunity.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘The Lieutenant portrays a struggle between obedience to authority and adherence to personal values.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘Euripides’s play warns of the dangers of displeasing the gods.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘Even though the women of Troy are defeated, they retain their dignity.’ Do you agree? 7 2019 ENGLISH EXAM
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i. Margo refers to Eve as “Little Miss Evil”. Is this a fair description of Eve? OR
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i. ‘Dr Ibaraki is weak-willed, motivated only by fear and insecurity.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. “Time heals all wounds, you’ll see.” Is this view endorsed by Piper’s After Darkness?
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ii. ‘All About Eve appears to have a happy ending.’ Discuss.
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i. To what extent do memories influence the characters’ lives in these stories? OR
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i. ‘Life in Annawadi is more about avoiding loss than about gaining profi t.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. How do the characters in these stories respond to the difficult choices they have to make?
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ii. ‘The women of Annawadi are at once the backbone and the victims of their society.’ Do you agree?
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