Hey guys,
I have to write my common mod essay in a couple weeks - its on 1984 and a choice of related text (Brave New World). The question in the essay will be based on 1 of these 3 concepts:
- The crushing of individuality
- The abuse of power
- The subversion of human relationships and trust
Where can I find past questions and what could be possible essay questions for these 3 concepts?
Thanks
Hey, UStoleMyBike!
Since you have a new syllabus, there won't be any HSC past questions available. However, you can easily prepare for any possibilities by choosing quotes that relate to those three concepts for your essay and then deriving questions from the rubric to practise with. I have some sample questions which may be of help below but I'm not entirely sure where else you can find some otherwise
The italics are the concepts I have incorporated in the question and the bold is from the rubric.
- '
Collective agendas will ultimately involve
the destruction of individuality.' To what extent does this perspective align with your understanding of the human experience in your prescribed and related texts?
- Discuss how
narratives and storytelling explore
human behaviours and their impact on
the destruction of individuality.- How has the
abuse of power represented in
1984 and a related text of your own choosing
challenged assumptions about authority in human society?
- How are
ideas about
the abuse of power ignited in the
narrative of
1984 and a related text of your own choosing?
- How has the
subversion of human relationships and trust been
illuminated in your study of
1984 and a related text of your own choosing?
- How have
emotions influenced
the subversion of human relationships and trust in
1984 and a related text of your own choosing?
Hope these help! Let me know if you have any further questions
Angelina