Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English| January 18, 2025 Exploring the World of Short Fiction Teaching short stories offers a wealth of opportunities to engage students in the exploration of literature. Through the analysis and creation of short fiction, students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper appreciation for the written word.… Read More How to teach the short story – Unit Plan for 4 Weeks
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B The role of the Clown In Shakespeare’s time, it was customary for a clown or ‘fool’ to be part of the household. His job was to provide entertainment, similar to a paid comedian, and his wise comments on the folly of others were received… Read More Clowns, fools, and disguises in Shakespeare’s plays
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B In William Shakespeare’s comedy play “Twelfth Night”, the main characters share a common weakness: they are self-deluded. This theme is prevalent throughout the play, as the characters’ self-deception leads to many of the conflicts and misunderstandings that drive the plot. Duke Orsino is a… Read More The Main Characters and Themes
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Death Owen’s poem “Dulce Et Decorum Est” and Goodison’s poem “The Woman Speaks to the Man Who Has Employed Her Son,” explores the theme of death or tragic loss of young lives. With close reference to the poems, discuss how each speaker responds to… Read More Sample Essay -Themes in Poetry (English B) – Death or Tragic Loss (Owen’s “Dulce et Decorum Est” and Goodison’s “The Woman Speaks to the Man who has Employed her Son”)
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B The poems ‘It is the Constant Image of Your Face’ and ‘Dreaming Black Boy’ both address the themes of confessions of hopes and desires.” Write an essay in which you discuss the theme of hopes and desires that are portrayed in EACH poem. Finally,… Read More Sample Essay – Themes in Poetry: Hopes and Desires in “It is the Constant Image of Your Face” and “Dreaming Black Boy”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B These are possible CSEC questions and answers for poetry. These questions are similar and the response applies to both. (Rubadiri’s An African Thunderstorm” and Wordsworth “Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge” Question A In “An African Thunderstorm” and “Sonnet Composed upon Westminster Bridge”, the speaker… Read More Sample Essay – The theme of Nature in CSEC Poetry – Comparative Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce.” Write an essay that assesses the way history has changed for the benefit of dictators. In addition, discuss the way that history has repeated itself in the novel. Then identify one narrative technique and comment… Read More The theme of Nature as a cycle in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “Change is the only constant in life.” Orwell presents the theme of change in Animal Farm. Write an essay that assesses three major changes on the farm after the rebellion. You should also discuss the impact that these changes had on the animals. In… Read More The theme of change in Orwell’s “Animal Farm” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” In the novel, “Animal Farm,” Orwell shows this inequality among the animals. With close reference to the novel, write an essay in which you discuss the hierarchy on the farm. You must… Read More Essay question and answer on the theme of Corruption in Orwell “Animal Farm”
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B | Most of the characters, with the exception of Fester, are “foolish.” With close reference to the play, write an essay that discusses the nature of the folly that Olivia, Orsino, and Malvolio displays. In addition, assess how Feste influences comic tone of the… Read More Folly in Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Essay
Julie Tagg| Think and Write for CSEC English A and B Let’s take a look at another essay question for Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” and the response for this question. In the play “Twelfth Night,” Shakespeare explores the use of disguise. With close reference to the play, discuss the use and effectiveness of disguise. You should… Read More How does Shakespeare use disguise in the play “Twelfth Night?” Essay
This novel, despite its seemingly simple narrative, addresses a number of significant issues or themes that are prevalent in Caribbean society. The role of education and women in society One of the most important themes explored in the story is the role of education and women in society. Through Anjanee’s story, the author reveals that… Read More Themes in “For the Life of Laetitia” by Merle Hodges Essay
Understanding the value of themes in literature by Julie Tagg (Think and Write for CSEC English) Definition of theme A theme in literature is a concept or message that is explored throughout a work. Literary themes are universal in nature, meaning that they are ideas that not only apply to the specific characters and events… Read More What is the function of themes in literary works?
Julie Tagg Symbolism is a powerful literary technique that is used by writers to represent abstract ideas through the use of physical objects or phenomena. A symbol is a tangible thing that stands for or represents an intangible concept, idea, or thought. A strong symbol is one that shares key characteristics with whatever it is… Read More What is symbolism in literature?
Irony Irony is used to reinforce meanings. In the play, Campbell uses irony and this has a direct impact on the lessons of morality that arise out of its contents. He also uses irony to demonstrate the transfer of power among characters for greater audience appeal. The play explores the conflicting views on the treatment… Read More Alistair Campbell’s Anansi – Using Irony
The growing idleness of summer grass With its frail kites of furious butterflies Requests the lemonade of simple praise In scansion gentler than my hammock swings And rituals no more upsetting than a Black maid shaking linen as she sings The plain notes of some Protestant hosanna— Since I lie idling from the thought in… Read More A Lesson for this Sunday by Derek Walcott
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee Mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so; For those whom thou think’st thou dost overthrow Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me. From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be, Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow, And soonest… Read More “Death, be not proud” (Holy Sonnet 10) by John Donne
