Name: Class: IPG KAMPUS TEMENGGONG IBRAHIM ENGLISH STUDIES UNIT DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES 3 PPISMP TESL JUNE 2010

INTAKE ENGLISH STUDIES III WEEK 01 (20 24.6.11) The Mango Season Amulya Malladi Discussion Questions: Introduction to Novels 1. Identify five contemporary types of novels. a. Discuss the reasons for their popularity. b. Identify the age & gender demography c. List other elements that contribute to the popularity of these types of novels. 2. Structure of novels a. Identify the general structure of a novel b. Discuss whether the structure changes in reference to the contemporary type of novel. Provide sample of the changes. 3. Background of writer a. Do an extensive reading on Amulya Malladi and her other books. b. How much does her background influence The Mango Season? c. Does the text project Malladis subconscious desire for good family relationship and marriage? How? Why?

4. Elements of novel a. List the basic elements of a novel. b. Based on The Mango Season, list down the basic elements of a novel. Prologue: 1. Discuss the significance of the title Happiness is a Mango. 2. What is the most important advice that the protagonists mother gives her? Why? 3. Highlight the fear and order that all Indian children get before they leave for the Western world. What does the list signify? 4. Discuss the protagonists intentions and wishes before and after she returned to India. Reader Response: (individual work) 1. Choose an English novel of your choice. 2. Highlight the type, structure & elements of the novel. 3. Do background research on the author. 4. Highlight the theme/s, issues & the main characters. 5. Summarise the novel 6. Justify your choice.

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