1. Explain how the subject of family is treated in Brave New World, Hamlet, and The Stone Angel. What does the study of these texts help us understand about the role of family in our own lives and society?
2. Explain how studying Brave New World, Hamlet and The Stone Angel can help us understand the purpose of existence. How does the study of these texts help us to live meaningfully in the world?
3. "Violence, despair, darkness, betrayal and human weakness are excellent sources for literature to explore. By examining the weaknesses of others, we learn more about our own set of values and those of our society." Take a position with respect to this quotation by referring specifically to Brave New World, Hamlet and The Stone Angel.
4. Explore and discuss the issues of feminism and female representation in Brave New World, Hamlet and The Stone Angel. What do each of these texts suggest about women and how do these roles compare to women’s roles in today’s society?
5. To varying degrees, all three texts portray a tension between public and private individuals. With specific references to Brave New World, Hamlet and The Stone Angel, explain what these texts have to teach about the ways in which individual lives are shaped by their public and private dimensions.
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