English 102 W24 Prof. Haylee Pescod The Tin Flute Essay Questions Assignment instructions: In approximately 750-1000 words, respond to one of the following questions in essay format, using direct evid

English 102 W24

Prof. Haylee Pescod

The Tin Flute Essay Questions

Assignment instructions:

In approximately 750-1000 words, respond to one of the following questions in essay format,

using direct evidence where needed. Secondary sources are not required for this assignment.

Essays (along with the Building an Argument template and the Essay Checklist) should be

uploaded onto Moodle through the portal no later than Sunday, 17 March at 11:59pm.

**Please ensure all documents are labelled as follows:

LastName102Essay2

LastNameArgumentTemplate2

LastNameEssayChecklist2

This is for filing purposes so that all student essays are recorded appropriately.

Assignment Questions:

1. Using direct evidence from the novel, explain how Jean and Emmanuel’s points of view

are informed by their upbringing; how do they relate to other characters? To nationalist

ideals? What other purpose might they serve in the text?

2. Florentine’s desire to escape poverty is fueled by her father’s inability to care for the

family. In what ways are Florentine’s and Azarius’ idealist views similar? How are they

different? Why might this parallel be important in the novel?

3. How does Rose-Anna’s religious upbringing influence the other conflicts within the

novel? Why might this background be important in understanding the beliefs/motivations

of other characters (such as Florentine or Eugène)?

4. Choose a relationship between any two characters in the text and explain how they work

together to create a narrative (i.e.: pride, love, duty, etc.,) within the novel, using direct

evidence where needed.