VCE English Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 7(i)Question part (i)
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i. ‘Capote leaves the reader feeling that justice has been done.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. Is Capote’s depiction of dangerous crime overly sentimental?
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i. ‘MacLeod portrays the island way of life as one of comforting familiarity and uncomfortable isolation.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. “It is not that easy to change what is a part of you.” To what extent is this idea reflected in MacLeod’s stories?
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i. ‘The characters in Like a House on Fire struggle to deal with change.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘Although many of Kennedy’s stories paint a sad picture of the world, there are moments of hope.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘Human folly and foolishness are at the heart of Measure for Measure.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. “Courage, there will be pity taken on you. You that have worn your eyes almost out in the service, you will be considered.” Discuss the role of pity in Measure for Measure.
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i. ‘Disloyalty is the greatest crime in this play.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. “Do you imagine I would ever have stooped to fl attery of this man without having some profi t, some scheme in mind?” Do you agree that the characters in Medea are never honest
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i. ‘Skrzynecki’s poetry explores the connection between landscape and personal identity.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. “and Time’s revenge hardly seems bitter at all.” How does Skrzynecki’s poetry confront the inevitability of ageing and death?
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