Students will demonstrate their understanding of and skill in discursive text composition, focusing on the representation of the human experiences in both the prescribed text and a related text of their choice. Inspired by the style of the essayists they have studied, students will explore the representation of the human condition in light of the stimulus quote.
Task Overview:
Compose a discursive piece that examines the prescribed text, George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four AND a related text of your own choice in an exploration of ideas about human experiences, guided by consideration of the following quote:
‘The madman is not the man who has lost his reason*. The madman is the man who has lost everything except his reason*.’ GK Chesterton
In addition to other discursive features, ensure your text:
• considers a range of perspectives.
• features a personal and distinctive style and voice.
When including quotes from the book, don’t forget to include what chapter and page you got it from.
Don’t forget to create a bibliography when referencing contents online. You may include up to 10 maximum.
