HSC English Module B: Critical Study and Close Study of Literature

20262026 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  How are ideas about stability and disruption investigated through the imaginative aspects of your prescribed text? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20252025 HSC

• Questions 2 (a)–2 (l)20 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  12 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Jane Austen, EmmaIn what ways are these closing paragraphs an effective resolution to the narrative tensions explored in Austen’s Emma? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Charles Dickens, Great ExpectationsIn what ways are these closing paragraphs an effective resolution to the narrative tensions explored in Dickens’ Great Expectations? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating WorldIn what ways are these closing paragraphs an effective resolution to the narrative tensions explored in Ishiguro’s An Artist of the Floating World? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Poetry – T S Eliot, T S Eliot: Selected PoemsIn what ways is this closing stanza of Journey of the Magi an effective resolution to the poetic tensions explored in Eliot’s poetry? In your response, make close reference to Journey of the Magi and at least ONE other prescribed poem.
  • Poetry – David Malouf, Earth HourIn what ways is this closing stanza of Earth Hour an effective resolution to the poetic tensions explored in Malouf’s poetry? In your response, make close reference to the poem Earth Hour and at least ONE other prescribed poem.
  • Drama – Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s HouseIn what ways is this closing scene an effective resolution to the dramatic tensions explored in Ibsen’s A Doll’s House? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Drama – Dylan Thomas, Under Milk WoodIn what ways is this closing scene an effective resolution to the dramatic tensions explored in Thomas’s Under Milk Wood? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Edmund de Waal, The Hare with Amber EyesIn what ways are these closing paragraphs an effective resolution to the narrative tensions explored in de Waal’s The Hare with Amber Eyes? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Vladimir Nabokov, Speak, MemoryIn what ways is this closing paragraph an effective resolution to the narrative tensions explored in Nabokov’s Speak, Memory? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Film – George Clooney, Good Night, and Good LuckIn what ways is this closing scene an effective resolution to the dramatic tensions explored in Clooney’s Good Night, and Good Luck? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Media – Gillian Armstrong, Unfolding FlorenceIn what ways is this closing scene an effective resolution to the dramatic tensions explored in Armstrong’s Unfolding Florence? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.
  • Shakespearean Drama – William Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1In what ways is this closing scene an effective resolution to the dramatic tensions explored in Shakespeare’s King Henry IV Part 1? In your response, make close reference to the extract provided and the prescribed text.

20242024 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  Evaluate how the artistry and integrity of your prescribed text has influenced your understanding of its literary value. In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20232023 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  Evaluate how your personal and intellectual engagement with your prescribed text has been intensified by its construction. In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20222022 HSC

• Questions 2 (a)–2 (l)20 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  12 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Jane Austen, EmmaHow has your study of Emma altered and expanded your understanding of dependency? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Charles Dickens, Great ExpectationsHow has your study of Great Expectations altered and expanded your understanding of duty? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating WorldHow has your study of An Artist of the Floating World altered and expanded your understanding of tradition? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Poetry – T S Eliot, T S Eliot: Selected PoemsHow has your study of Eliot’s poetry altered and expanded your understanding of entrapment? In your response, make detailed reference to at least TWO of the prescribed poems.
  • Poetry – David Malouf, Earth HourHow has your study of Malouf’s poetry altered and expanded your understanding of connection? In your response, make detailed reference to at least TWO of the prescribed poems.
  • Drama – Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s HouseHow has your study of A Doll’s House altered and expanded your understanding of survival? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Drama – Dylan Thomas, Under Milk WoodHow has your study of Under Milk Wood altered and expanded your understanding of disconnection? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Edmund de Waal, The Hare with Amber EyesHow has your study of The Hare with Amber Eyes altered and expanded your understanding of legacy? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Vladimir Nabokov, Speak, MemoryHow has your study of Speak, Memory altered and expanded your understanding of dislocation? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Film – George Clooney, Good Night, and Good LuckHow has your study of Good Night, and Good Luck altered and expanded your understanding of integrity? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Media – Gillian Armstrong, Unfolding FlorenceHow has your study of Unfolding Florence altered and expanded your understanding of deception? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.
  • Shakespearean Drama – William Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1How has your study of King Henry IV, Part 1 altered and expanded your understanding of dishonour? In your response, make detailed reference to the prescribed text.

20212021 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  ‘Literature forces us to ask questions and look for answers. Even if those answers do not exist.’ To what extent is this true? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20202020 HSC

• Questions 2–820 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  12 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Jane Austen, EmmaIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Austen’s novel? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Charles Dickens, Great ExpectationsIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Dickens’ novel? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating WorldIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Ishiguro’s novel? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – T S Eliot, T S Eliot: Selected PoemsIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Eliot’s poetry? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – David Malouf, Earth HourIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Malouf’s poetry? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s HouseIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Ibsen’s play? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Dylan Thomas, Under Milk WoodIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Thomas’s play? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Edmund de Waal, The Hare with Amber EyesIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of de Waal’s nonfiction? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Vladimir Nabokov, Speak, MemoryIn what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Nabokov’s nonfiction? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Film – George Clooney, Good Night, and Good LuckIn what ways do these screenshots reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Clooney’s film? In your response, make close reference to the screenshots and to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Gillian Armstrong, Unfolding FlorenceIn what ways do these screenshots reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Armstrong’s documentary? In your response, make close reference to the screenshots and to your prescribed text.
  • Shakespearean Drama – William Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1In what ways does this excerpt reflect the concerns and aesthetic qualities of Shakespeare’s play? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.

20192019 HSC

• Questions 2–820 marksSection II — Module B: Critical Study of Literature

  12 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Jane Austen, EmmaA world of triviality, awkwardness and miseducation. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Emma? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Charles Dickens, Great ExpectationsAlmost anybody can be reformed, but not everybody can be redeemed. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Great Expectations? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Kazuo Ishiguro, An Artist of the Floating WorldAn exploration of unreliability, ambiguity and contradiction. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of An Artist of the Floating World? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – T S Eliot, T S Eliot: Selected PoemsPeople are half-alive, hungry for any form of spiritual experience. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Eliot’s poetry? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – David Malouf, Earth HourAn innovative alignment of landscape, mind and memory. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Malouf’s poetry? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Henrik Ibsen, A Doll’s HouseAdults in children’s clothing, self-indulgent monsters. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of A Doll’s House? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Dylan Thomas, Under Milk WoodInfantile, idiotically comic yet strangely moving. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Under Milk Wood? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Edmund de Waal, The Hare with Amber EyesHistory provides the momentum, memoir the emotion. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of The Hare with Amber Eyes? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Vladimir Nabokov, Speak, MemoryMoments of idealised remembrance create a different notion of time. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Speak, Memory? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Film – George Clooney, Good Night, and Good LuckNo one changes; no one grows. A disturbing paralysis prevails. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Good Night, and Good Luck? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Gillian Armstrong, Unfolding FlorenceA portrait of a conservative and futile rebellion. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of Unfolding Florence? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Shakespearean Drama – William Shakespeare, King Henry IV, Part 1Comedy steps into the path of history and is crushed. To what extent does this view align with your understanding of King Henry IV, Part 1? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20262026 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  How does your prescribed text enhance your appreciation of the relationship between observations and feelings? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20252025 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  Analyse how different values and attitudes are exposed through the key features of your prescribed text. In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20242024 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  ‘Literature does not just describe our world, it shapes and enriches our understanding of it.’ To what extent does your prescribed text reflect the ideas about literature in this statement? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20232023 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  How do the connections between ideas, form and language inform your understanding of the significance of your prescribed text? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20222022 HSC

• Questions 2 (a)–2 (i)20 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  9 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – M T Anderson, FeedAnalyse how the central ideas of Feed are explored through the distinctive qualities of the text. In your response, make detailed reference to the extract below and your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeAnalyse how the central ideas of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time are explored through the distinctive qualities of the text. In your response, make detailed reference to the extract below and your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Robert Gray, Coast RoadAnalyse how the central ideas of Gray’s poetry are explored through the distinctive qualities of the poems. In your response, make detailed reference to the extract below and at least ONE other prescribed poem.
  • Poetry – Oodgeroo NoonuccalAnalyse how the central ideas of Noonuccal’s poetry are explored through the distinctive qualities of the poems. In your response, make detailed reference to the extract below and at least ONE other prescribed poem.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, NamatjiraAnalyse how the central ideas of Namatjira are explored through the distinctive qualities of the text. In your response, make detailed reference to the extract below and your prescribed text.
  • Drama – William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s DreamAnalyse how the central ideas of A Midsummer Night’s Dream are explored through the distinctive qualities of the text. In your response, make detailed reference to the extract below and your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Anna Funder, StasilandAnalyse how the central ideas of Stasiland are explored through the distinctive qualities of the text. In your response, make detailed reference to the extract below and your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowAnalyse how the central ideas of The Truman Show are explored through the distinctive qualities of the text. In your response, make detailed reference to the extracts below and your prescribed text.
  • Media – Simon Nasht, Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made HistoryAnalyse how the central ideas of Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made History are explored through the distinctive qualities of the text. In your response, make detailed reference to the extracts below and your prescribed text.

20212021 HSC

• Questions 2 (a)–2 (i)20 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  9 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – M T Anderson, FeedHow does Anderson shape character and setting to create a personal and intellectual connection with the reader? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeHow does Haddon shape character and setting to create a personal and intellectual connection with the reader? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Robert Gray, Coast RoadHow does Gray portray people and places to create a personal and intellectual connection with the reader? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Oodgeroo NoonuccalHow does Noonuccal portray people and places to create a personal and intellectual connection with the reader? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, NamatjiraHow does Rankin shape character and setting to create a personal and intellectual connection with the audience? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s DreamHow does Shakespeare shape character and setting to create a personal and intellectual connection with the audience? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Anna Funder, StasilandHow does Funder portray people and places to create a personal and intellectual connection with the reader? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowHow does Weir shape character and setting to create a personal and intellectual connection with the audience? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Simon Nasht, Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made HistoryHow does Nasht shape character and setting to create a personal and intellectual connection with the audience? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20202020 HSC

• Questions 2–720 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  9 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – M T Anderson, FeedIn what ways does Feed invite questions about resistance and conformity? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Mark Haddon, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-timeIn what ways does The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time invite questions about acceptance and prejudice? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Robert Gray, Coast RoadIn what ways does Robert Gray’s poetry invite questions about appreciation and indifference? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Oodgeroo NoonuccalIn what ways does Oodgeroo Noonuccal’s poetry invite questions about loss and discovery? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, NamatjiraIn what ways does Namatjira invite questions about creativity and conformity? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s DreamIn what ways does A Midsummer Night’s Dream invite questions about conflict and reconciliation? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Anna Funder, StasilandIn what ways does Stasiland invite questions about resentment and forgiveness? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowIn what ways does The Truman Show invite questions about resistance and acceptance? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Simon Nasht, Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made HistoryIn what ways does Frank Hurley: The Man Who Made History invite questions about perception and truth? In your response, make close reference to your prescribed text.

20192019 HSC

• Question 720 marksSection II — Module B: Close Study of Literature

  Literature reinforces or challenges our understanding of ordinary situations. Discuss this statement, making detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20262026 HSC

• Questions 2 (a)–2 (h)20 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  8 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451To what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the extract and to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Jhumpa Lahiri, The NamesakeTo what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the extract and to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Emma Jones, The Striped WorldTo what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the extract and to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Michael Gow, AwayTo what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the extract and to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, Namatjira from Namatjira and Ngapartji NgapartjiTo what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the extract and to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Raymond Gaita, Romulus, My FatherTo what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the extract and to your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowTo what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the screenshots and to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Lucy Walker, Waste LandTo what extent does your prescribed text remain relevant because people continue to learn from it? In your response, make detailed reference to the screenshots and to your prescribed text.

20252025 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  How does your prescribed text use language forms and features to evoke empathy, and challenge you to see the world differently? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20242024 HSC

• Questions 2 (a)–2 (h)20 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  8 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451Fahrenheit 451 is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on censorship. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Jhumpa Lahiri, The NamesakeThe Namesake is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on tradition. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Emma Jones, The Striped WorldThe Striped World is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on discovery. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Michael Gow, AwayAway is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on hardship. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, Namatjira from Namatjira and Ngapartji NgapartjiNamatjira is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on creativity. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Raymond Gaita, Romulus, My FatherRomulus, My Father is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on belonging. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowThe Truman Show is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on rebellion. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Lucy Walker, Waste LandWaste Land is powerful because it inspires us to reflect on hope. To what extent is this statement true? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20232023 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  Analyse how the need for connection is explored through the distinctive qualities of your prescribed text. In your response, refer to your prescribed text.

20222022 HSC

• Question 220 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  How are social OR emotional limitations represented in your prescribed text? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20212021 HSC

• Questions 2 (a)–2 (h)20 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  8 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451How does Bradbury create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Jhumpa Lahiri, The NamesakeHow does Lahiri create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Emma Jones, The Striped WorldHow does Jones create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Michael Gow, AwayHow does Gow create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make close reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, NamatjiraHow does Rankin create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Raymond Gaita, Romulus, My FatherHow does Gaita create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make reference to the excerpt and to your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowHow does Weir create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make reference to the screenshots and to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Lucy Walker, Waste LandHow does Walker create a world that develops our understanding of people and ideas? In your response, make close reference to the screenshots and your prescribed text.

20202020 HSC

• Questions 2–720 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  8 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451Ray Bradbury’s novel challenges ideas about ignorance and knowledge. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of Fahrenheit 451? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Jhumpa Lahiri, The NamesakeJhumpa Lahiri’s novel challenges ideas about individual hope and family loyalty. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of The Namesake? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Emma Jones, The Striped WorldEmma Jones’s poems challenge ideas about personal and public worlds. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of The Striped World? In your response, make detailed reference to at least TWO poems from your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Michael Gow, AwayMichael Gow’s play challenges ideas about forgiveness and courage. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of Away? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, NamatjiraScott Rankin’s play challenges ideas about art and culture. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of Namatjira? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Raymond Gaita, Romulus, My FatherRaymond Gaita’s autobiography challenges ideas about family and place. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of Romulus, My Father? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowPeter Weir’s film challenges ideas about fact and fiction. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of The Truman Show? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Lucy Walker, Waste LandLucy Walker’s documentary challenges ideas about human dignity and innovation. To what extent does this view reflect your understanding of Waste Land? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.

20192019 HSC

• Questions 2–720 marksSection II — Module C: Close Study of Text

  8 questions, one for each prescribed text+

  • Prose Fiction – Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451What is your personal response to Bradbury’s exploration of freedom in Fahrenheit 451? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Prose Fiction – Jhumpa Lahiri, The NamesakeWhat is your personal response to Lahiri’s exploration of loyalty in The Namesake? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Poetry – Emma Jones, The Striped WorldWhat is your personal response to Jones’s exploration of the natural world in The Striped World? In your response, make detailed reference to at least TWO poems from your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Michael Gow, AwayWhat is your personal response to Gow’s exploration of adversity in Away? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Drama – Scott Rankin, NamatjiraWhat is your personal response to Rankin’s exploration of relationships in Namatjira? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Nonfiction – Raymond Gaita, Romulus, My FatherWhat is your personal response to Gaita’s exploration of challenges in Romulus, My Father? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Film – Peter Weir, The Truman ShowWhat is your personal response to Weir’s exploration of control in The Truman Show? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.
  • Media – Lucy Walker, Waste LandWhat is your personal response to Walker’s exploration of change in Waste Land? In your response, make detailed reference to your prescribed text.