LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
ENG1501
ASSIGNMENT NO: 02
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
THE ESSAY:
Before starting this module, my experience with fiction, particularly short stories, was
somewhat limited. While I had encountered a few short stories during my high school
studies, I hadn't explored the genre extensively. However, I do enjoy reading fiction, and
one short story that left a lasting impression on me is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
The story's unsettling themes and thought-provoking commentary on human nature and
societal conformity intrigued me and showcased the power of short fiction to provoke
reflection.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
ASSIGNMENT 02: Short stories
Due date: [will be announced on myUnisa]
This assignment comprises TWO sections. Both sections are compulsory.
Section A: Reflective essay: The Short Story (Unit 3)
Now that you have worked through Unit 3 (The Short Story) in the study guide, write a
reflective essay of 250 – 350 words in which you discuss how this section of the work
resonated with your own personal experiences or memories, and what insight you gained
from studying this section. In your essay, please reflect on the questions below:
1. Do you like reading fiction? Have you ever read short stories before doing this
module? Do you have a favourite short story? If so, please tell us the title and
author.
2. Which section(s) in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or interesting, or
gave you more insight into short stories? Please be as specific as possible
(quote from the section and provide page references).
3. Which section(s) in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to
understand? Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and
provide page references).
Section A total: 15 marks
THE ESSAY:
Before starting this module, my experience with fiction, particularly short stories, was
somewhat limited. While I had encountered a few short stories during my high school
studies, I hadn't explored the genre extensively. However, I do enjoy reading fiction, and
one short story that left a lasting impression on me is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
The story's unsettling themes and thought-provoking commentary on human nature and
societal conformity intrigued me and showcased the power of short fiction to provoke
reflection.
ENG1501
ASSIGNMENT NO: 02
YEAR : 2024
PREVIEW:
THE ESSAY:
Before starting this module, my experience with fiction, particularly short stories, was
somewhat limited. While I had encountered a few short stories during my high school
studies, I hadn't explored the genre extensively. However, I do enjoy reading fiction, and
one short story that left a lasting impression on me is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
The story's unsettling themes and thought-provoking commentary on human nature and
societal conformity intrigued me and showcased the power of short fiction to provoke
reflection.
, LOLA JACOBS ASSIGNMENTS © 2024
ASSIGNMENT 02: Short stories
Due date: [will be announced on myUnisa]
This assignment comprises TWO sections. Both sections are compulsory.
Section A: Reflective essay: The Short Story (Unit 3)
Now that you have worked through Unit 3 (The Short Story) in the study guide, write a
reflective essay of 250 – 350 words in which you discuss how this section of the work
resonated with your own personal experiences or memories, and what insight you gained
from studying this section. In your essay, please reflect on the questions below:
1. Do you like reading fiction? Have you ever read short stories before doing this
module? Do you have a favourite short story? If so, please tell us the title and
author.
2. Which section(s) in this unit did you find particularly enjoyable or interesting, or
gave you more insight into short stories? Please be as specific as possible
(quote from the section and provide page references).
3. Which section(s) in this unit did you find the least enjoyable or difficult to
understand? Please be as specific as possible (quote from the section and
provide page references).
Section A total: 15 marks
THE ESSAY:
Before starting this module, my experience with fiction, particularly short stories, was
somewhat limited. While I had encountered a few short stories during my high school
studies, I hadn't explored the genre extensively. However, I do enjoy reading fiction, and
one short story that left a lasting impression on me is "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson.
The story's unsettling themes and thought-provoking commentary on human nature and
societal conformity intrigued me and showcased the power of short fiction to provoke
reflection.
