Hi there, I was just wondering if anyone knew of any good Practice Mod A essay questions for 1984 and Metropolis?
Thank you!
Hey! These are a list of great questions from a really helpful resource! (
https://unswict.wikispaces.com/file/view/Module+A+Comparative+Intertextual+Perspectives_Yager_2017.pdf)
1. To what extent does your comparative study of Metropolis and Nineteen Eighty Four
demonstrate through a consideration of the intertextual perspectives of the characters the
importance of having a voice?
2. ‘When we consider the intertextual connections between texts through an exploration of
the characters’ perspectives we come to realise the significance of a composer’s purpose
and context.’ Focusing on two key characters from Nineteen Eighty Four and Metropolis
examine the influence of purpose and context.
3. ‘Despite differing contexts, Nineteen Eighty Four and Metropolis present similar
warnings regarding control through the perspectives of their characters.’ Discuss how
both composers communicated these warnings.
4. Intertextual perspectives of a depleted sense of humanity presented in both Fritz Lang’
Metropolis and Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty Four reminds us of the need to challenge
conformity. Do you agree or disagree?
5. How is your understanding of humanity and inhumanity enhanced through an exploration
of the intertextual perspectives in Lang’s Metropolis and Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four?
6. How have the composers of Nineteen Eighty-Four and Metropolis explored the
exploitation of workers in their texts? In your response, make detailed reference to your
prescribed texts.
7. What does your study of intertextual perspectives reveal about representations of
oppressive political authority in Nineteen Eighty-Four and Metropolis? In your response,
make detailed reference to your prescribed texts.
8. To what extent does your study of Nineteen Eighty-Four and Metropolis suggest an
understanding of the freedom of individuals? In your response, make detailed reference
to both texts?