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The Empire Writes Back

A few notes on the tradition of Indian literature in English

Educating Rita

1.      Rita: How does she change? How does she not change? How does she perceive education? What does literature signify for her? Why is it so important for Rita to be educated?
2.      Frank: How does Frank change? How does he not change? Why does it become so important for him to educate Rita? Describe the development in his feelings towards this “project”.
3.      Learning and education: At one point, Frank realizes that he has failed as a poet       because he has tried too hard to write literature - what does he mean by that? What does Frank’s classroom represent for him? What does it represent for Rita? Does that change?
4.      England: What impression do you get of British society and the different social classes?
5.      What is this film doing in a theme on Language and Power?

 

Hvordan du skriver et engelsk essay

This is an instruction to essay on English B but you can use it as a guide - just take the differences in the assignment into consideration. Remember: You ARE expected to write very thorough analysis!

Zadie Smith: Speaking in Tongues

1.      Find at least one good quote in the essay and explain why you find it important.

2.      Discuss how Zadie Smith has experienced her development of “voice”.

3.      Look at the passage about Eliza (p. 135). Characterize her change of voice (note that you have an excerpt of Pygmalion in the compendium)

4.      Put the text into a Danish perspective - could the text have been written by a Dane? If so, under which conditions? If not, why not?

5.      Explain how Zadie Smith sees the liminal/middling space of having multiple “voices” as strength. Provide textual examples (you may use the passage on Obama on p. 136ff as a reference point).

6.      Come up with a question for the next person to answer/discuss.

7.      Answer the question posted by the previous student (if you’re first - well, it’s your lucky day ;))

I want you to discuss and comment on each other's points rather than just answering the questions. Keep in mind that this work replaces 4 English lessons and is to replace a written assignment. Make an effort!