3. Sometimes an unhappy ending is the most effective ending to a work of literature.

Choose at least two

endings that might be considered
unhappy. Discuss whether they are
effective and why.

4. Works of literature can often function as
social commentary. Discuss with reference
to at least two

literary works you have studied.

5. Examine the portrayal of

“difference” (e.g. physical limitations,
mental illness, race, class,

or sexual identity) in at least two literary
works you have studied.

6. Discuss the role of fear in at least two
literary works you have studied