1. Questions most commonly set for examination

2. A question about character
Discuss the main character
Discuss how 2 characters in the book compare and contrast
The author’s conception of, and presentation of, character

3. A question about the society of the novel
Discuss the world the novelist presents, in particular the author’s strength in presenting a convincing sense of the characteristic feel and prevailing values of a certain society
How the society and the characters of the novel interrelate

4. A question about the author’s attitude/values/morality/view of life
What view of life the novel reveals, what the author values and what he condemns

5. A question about style or method
Explain why the author chooses to write the way he does

6. An evaluation question
Given a critical statement by the author, students are to discuss it

7. A good essay should consist
A strong, clear argument, closely illustrated from the relevant novel or novels