We've curated essay prompts based off our The Golden Age Study Guide which explores themes, characters, and quotes.
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"The Golden Age is primarily a tragic tale of isolation. Discuss"
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LSG-curated The Golden Age essay topics
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“Being close made them stronger.” In *The Golden Age*, adversities are tempered by camaraderie. Do you agree? -
Despite the grim context, *The Golden Age* highlights and celebrates the potential of life. Discuss. -
Memories of past successes and failures have significant lingering effects on characters in *The Golden Age*. Is this an accurate assessment? -
“[I would be] a fox, following a Palomino.” How do animals such as these contribute symbolically to *The Golden Age*? -
It is largely loneliness which defines the struggles of the children in *The Golden Age*. Discuss. -
In what ways is *The Golden Age* a novel of displacement? -
Fear of the unknown is something which permeates *The Golden Age*. Is this true? -
What is the role of family in Joan London’s *The Golden Age*? -
Isolation in *The Golden Age* exists in many oppressive forms. Discuss. -
Throughout The Golden Age, London draws attention to beauty rather than to suffering. Discuss.
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In spite of their youth, it is the children of The Golden Age who understand best what it means to be an individual in the world. Do you agree?
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How do characters from The Golden Age learn, grow and mature as the novel takes its course?
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Due to the range of different onset stories, each of the children and their families in The Golden Age face a different struggle with their identity. Discuss.
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“Home. She hadn’t called Hungary that for years.” In spite of all their struggle, the Golds never truly feel any sense of belonging in Australia. To what extent do you agree?
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Explore the factors which drive Joan London’s characters to persevere.
The Golden Age is usually studied in the Australian curriculum under Area of Study 1 - Text Response. For a detailed guide on Text Response, check out our Ultimate Guide to VCE Text Response.
