Literature in English · JC 2 · Thematic Study - The Mind and Self · 2.º Período
The Individual vs. Societal Expectations
Investigating the tension between personal desires and the constraints imposed by society, culture, and morality.
MOE Syllabus OutcomesSEAB 9509 AO4: Demonstrate understanding of the contexts in which literary texts are written and received.SEAB 9509 AO3: Explore connections and comparisons between literary texts.
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Investigating the tension between personal desires and the constraints imposed by society, culture, and morality.
Key Questions
- How do protagonists navigate the conflict between internal desires and external duties?
- In what ways does society police the boundaries of acceptable behavior?
- How is rebellion depicted and resolved in these texts?
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