The two literary works you strictly can work with are So Long A Letter and Things Fall Apart. Compare and contrast these works in response to the one of the questions. It is crucial to include quotes from the novels while answering one of the prompts. Also most importantly have a clear claim and map for the essay, it is crucial for a good grade. Questions 1. Works originally produced in a culture or in a language different from those of the reader can challenge the reader. With reference to two literary works, how do they challenge the reader to see the world in a new way? 2. Tension is often created between “new” and “old’. How and to what effect do writers explore such tension in two literary works? 3. How might the personal history of an author have a significant influence on their writing? Comment on specific instances of such influence in two literary works. 4. Symbolism can help a writer convey ideas, develop characters and establish an atmosphere. For what reasons and to what effects are symbols used in two literary works? 5. How does narrative perspective shape the reader’s perception of events and characters in two literary works? 6. How do two works depict men and women struggling to resolve problems and not succeeding very well?
