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1. How do Ransom and Invictus explore what it means to be a hero? 2. Compare how the idea of the ‘hero’ is presented in Invictus and Ransom. 3. ‘To be a good leader, a person must make sacrifices.’ Compare how this idea is portrayed in the film Invictus and the novel Ransom. 4. Compare how perceptions of leadership are challenged in Invictus and Ransom. 5. Despite their differences in approach, both texts give insights into the thoughts of the main characters. How is this achieved? 6. Both Ransom and Invictus have messages about the author’s world embedded within them. How do Malouf and Eastwood use historical events to comment on contemporary problems? 7. ‘It is the world of men that is of primary interest in Invictus and Ransom.’ Do you agree? 8. Both Invictus and Ransom rely on repetition, metaphor and appeals to emotion to engage and maintain audience interest.’ To what extent do you agree with this assessment? 9. ‘Both King Priam and President Mandela are aged leaders, yet both prove themselves to be focused and determined decision makers who will not be swayed by others who fear for their wellbeing.’ What is revealed about attitudes to, and capacities of, ‘the aged’ in Invictus and Ransom? 10. The film, Invictus and novel Ransom both show that it is possible to offer new understandings of human experience, even when the characters and plots are from well-known stories.’ Discuss. 11. ‘To be true to oneself is the ultimate state of being.’ Do Ransom and Invictus support this viewpoint? 12. ‘Stories are an essential means by which we come to understand our history and human experience.’ Discuss with reference to Invictus and Ransom. 13. ‘It is difficult to bring together former enemies but not impossible, and it benefits everyone.’ Discuss, with reference to Invictus and Ransom. 14. Compare the ways in which Invictus and Ransom highlight the futility of revenge. 15. Compare Invictus and Ransom, using the following quotations as the basis of your response: ‘Times change we need to change as well’ Invictus ‘You have done this because you are still thinking in the old way. I told you, I tried to tell you that my vision was of something new. Now, this time listen.’ Ransom. 16. Compare Ransom and Invictus, using the following quotations as the basis of your response: ‘Words are powerful. They too can be the agents of what is new, of what is conceivable and can be thought and let loose upon the world.’ Ransom ‘Flippin’ terrorist song. They used to arrest you for singing it’ Invictus 17. 18. 19. 20.

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Compare the ways in which Ransom and Invictus expose the impact of the past on the present. Compare the ways in which Ransom and Invictus highlight the futility of revenge. How do Ransom and Invictus explore the idea of fatherhood? Compare Ransom and Invictus using the following quotations as the basis for your response: "It will end here on the beach... or out there on the plain. That is fixed. Inevitable." Ransom "Do you hear? Listen to your country... This is our destiny." Invictus ‘The power of hope to bring change is limitless.’ Compare the way the two texts explore this idea. How do the lesser characters inform the viewpoint shown in ‘Invictus’ and ‘Ransom’? Ransom and Invictus both present a romantic view of their worlds.’ Do you agree Revenge is futile. Forgiveness is liberating.’ Compare how the two texts examine revenge and forgiveness. “The opportunity to act for ourselves. To try something that might force events into a different course.” (Ransom) Compare the ways the two texts explore opportunities for change. Ransom and Invictus demonstrate that the forces that bind people together are stronger than the forces that divide them. Discuss. Compare how Ransom and Invictus explore the competing impulses of duty and self-interest. ‘To be true to oneself is the ultimate state of being.’ Do Ransom and Invictus support this viewpoint?

29. Malouf and Eastwood present men who are seen as heroes. Who are the heroes of each text, and are their acts heroic or self-serving?...