Honors English II - Essay Topics

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Your essay test on Monday will have three questions, of which two must be answered. I am offering you this advance on the questions because I want you to become familiar with the planning process in analytical writing (any writing that requires you to think about and analyze a book, idea, process, etc.). I will not typically offer this type of assistance, but I think it is only fair on the first assignment.

The three questions are as follows:

1. Why does the war provide a fitting backdrop for the themes and issues in A Separate Peace?

2. Does Gene ever show remorse for his actions towards Finny, and for the terrible things that befell him afterward?

3. Does Finny forgive and/or accept that Gene caused his fall?

Each essay must be approximately 1-2 typed pages in standard Times/Arial, double-spaced, with a font size no greater than 10-12 point. Only planning materials (organizers) and the novel will be allowed in the room during the test.

Thanks, and good luck!

Mr. Parsons