-use at least two texts, each by a different author (from Macbeth, Tell Tale Heart, Lost Hearts, Markheim or The Body Snatcher) – Narration Compare and contrast how two authors negotiate the art of storytelling. In what ways do the authors narrate the stories they have to tell, from whose perspectives are these stories told, and are there any similarities in the ways they are told? Consider plot structure, point-of-view narration, use of dialogue and reported speech, and how these may affect the way the reader interprets the story being told. -Questions to ask while working on your essays: what is/are the theme(s) of the story? how do various elements of the writers style affect the way the story impacted you as a reader? what motivates the characters actions? how does setting affect the storys meaning? how does the plot structure affect the experience of reading this story? what do you know or have you learned about the writer or the storys historical context that influences your reaction to the story?
