VCE English Past Exam Questions
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Section A, Question 5(i)Question part (i)
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i. ‘The novel Frankenstein demonstrates that one must have compassion to be human.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. ‘Shelley presents a natural world full of beauty but a society plagued by ugliness.’ Discuss. 2017 ENGLISH EXAM 4
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i. Why does Isobel struggle to accept and love herself? OR
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ii. ‘Isobel’s imagination compensates for the loneliness of her life.’ Do you agree?
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i. ‘There is no room for sentimentality in the lives of the characters in MacLeod’s stories.’ Do you agree? OR
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ii. To what extent does the harsh environment contribute to the difficulties experienced by the inhabitants of Cape Breton?
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i. ‘Without Bonita’s loyalty, Eddie would be lost.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘This film shows what qualities are needed to be a leader.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘The Duke achieves justice through disguise and manipulation.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘Measure for Measure presents a society in which women are denied power.’ Discuss.
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i. ‘In the play Medea, the crucial conflict is between reason and passion.’ Discuss. OR
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ii. ‘Euripides’s character Medea is a desperate woman maltreated by a despicable man.’ Do you agree? TURN OVER 5 2017 ENGLISH EXAM
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