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VCE Stuff => VCE English Studies => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE English & EAL => Topic started by: schmalex on February 22, 2010, 06:53:02 pm

Title: maestro practice essay questions
Post by: schmalex on February 22, 2010, 06:53:02 pm
anybody have any?
Title: Re: maestro practice essay questions
Post by: emb_23 on March 01, 2010, 12:31:46 am
- In Learning about the Maestro, Paul also Learns about himself. Discuss.

- Kellers story reveals the darker side of the human experience: Pauls story reveals the lighter side. Discuss

- At the end of the novel Paul says: Keller was bad for me, the worst possible teacher. Do you agree with Paul?

- Despite the often light-hearted tone of Maestro, there is an underlying sadness. Discuss

- Maestro is a story of betrayal and cowardice. Is this how you see the novel?

- Goldsworthy’s use of music conveys ideas about character that are critical
to understanding the novel’s focus. Discuss.

- Goldsworthy has used the retrospective first person narrative to enhance
our understanding of Paul’s character. Discuss.

- Does Goldsworthy suggest that it is immaturity that prevents us from seeing
true value?

- In Maestro, Goldworthy shows us that the appellation is meaningless.
Discuss.

- The reader, in the end, sees Paul and Keller both as egotists and equally
unattractive characters. Discuss.

I have more so if you do get through these i will give u more but that should keep you busy :)