2022 ENG1501 ASSIGNMENT 02
Based on the story, “I will not apologise” by Maire Fisher
QUESTIONS
1. How does the characterization of Bonita and her grandmother influence
the story’s meaning? (10)
2. Discuss the relationship between Bonita and her grandmother and
explain how this relationship differs from the one between Bonita and
her parents. (10)
3. What is the main conflict in the story? Write a paragraph in which you
discuss both the internal and external aspects of the conflict, its climax
and resolution. (10).
4. Discuss the story’s setting and analyse the ways in which it may
influence events in the story. (10)
5. What type of narration is used in the story? Explain how the narrative
style may influence our perception of the two main characters, and how
it emphasizes the story’s meaning.
Based on the story, “I will not apologise” by Maire Fisher
QUESTIONS
1. How does the characterization of Bonita and her grandmother influence
the story’s meaning? (10)
2. Discuss the relationship between Bonita and her grandmother and
explain how this relationship differs from the one between Bonita and
her parents. (10)
3. What is the main conflict in the story? Write a paragraph in which you
discuss both the internal and external aspects of the conflict, its climax
and resolution. (10).
4. Discuss the story’s setting and analyse the ways in which it may
influence events in the story. (10)
5. What type of narration is used in the story? Explain how the narrative
style may influence our perception of the two main characters, and how
it emphasizes the story’s meaning.
