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7. “The stories ‘The Day the World Almost Came to an End’ and ‘Blood Brothers’ are both stories about fear.” Write an essay in which you describe the situation that gave rise to the fear in EACH story. In
this essay, you must also discuss the impact of the fear experienced, and examine how the point of
view is used in EACH story to present the theme of fear.
OR
8. Choose TWO stories from the prescribed list that you have studied in which there is a rural
setting. Write an essay in which you describe the setting in EACH story. In this essay, you must also
compare and contrast how the setting for EACH story contributes to mood and characterization. Total 35 marks ]]>