litteratur som samfunnskritikk, dystopier, politisk kunst, virkemidler
Margaret Atwood's 'The Handmaid's Tale' has been called prophetic. What does it warn us about, and how have its themes resonated since 2017?
Why does Shakespeare still matter in 2026? Make a case using a specific play or scene.
Pick a poem in English that handles a difficult subject (war, racism, grief, loss) effectively. Analyse how the form contributes to the meaning.
Analyse a Shakespeare play. How is it still relevant today?
Discuss the role of dystopian fiction in shaping political consciousness.
Pick a 20th-century novel that engages with empire or colonialism, and analyse its political implications.
Compare two writers from different generations who tackle similar themes. e.g. Toni Morrison and Ta-Nehisi Coates.
Discuss the role of literary prizes (Booker, Nobel, Pulitzer) in shaping the canon.
Pick an English-language autobiography or memoir and analyse what makes it powerful.