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This test consists of 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
An author's style is created through the combination of literary devices and language that the author chooses to use, which makes his or her writing unique. Write an essay analyzing E.M. Forster's style in Howards End, discussing three key characteristics that make his style unique. Please use examples from the novel, providing quotes when necessary, to support your points. Feel free to compare Forster to other novelists you have read in class, especially if this comparison helps to prove the point of his uniqueness.
Essay Topic 2
In Chapter 26, when Helen brings the Basts to Evie's wedding, the issue of class differences becomes unavoidable. Write an essay discussing how class affects the characters of Howards End, providing examples from the text. Choose at least three characters to analyze and compare and contrast each with the others.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss how Forster uses dialogue in the novel. What does dialogue do for a novel? Does it give a better sense of the characters, mood, and/or setting? Does it help move the story forward? Do you think the author captures the way people spoke at the time the novel was written or when it took place? Provide examples from the text to support your responses.
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