Despite the circumstances in The Longest Memory and The 7 Stages of Grieving there is still hope. Discuss.

A cause can unite or divide a family and even create a family of like-minded individuals. How is this shown in The Longest Memory and The 7 Stages of Grieving?

I have been wrong all my days. (The Longest Memory)
She took so many stories with her to the grave. (The 7 Stages of Grieving)
In what ways do characters in The Longest Memory and The 7 Stages of Grieving reflect on a life journey?

The Longest Memory and The 7 Stages of Grieving highlight the similarities and differences in generations. What conclusions could you derive from the texts?

What does it mean when some people can’t even read or write the word? (The 7 Stages of Grieving)
She called a book and moved my finger over the words as she sang them: I heard a choir. (The Longest Memory)
Education plays an important role in reconciliation. Discuss.

Power comes in many forms and is handled by characters in different ways. Discuss.

I fly through the air and land in a place I know is Africa. The first thing I do is kiss the ground (The Longest Memory)
My nation knows my identity. A sun, A land, A people, travelling. (The 7 Stages of Grieving)
Discuss identity as it is presented in the texts with relation to these two quotes.

How is resistance portrayed in The Longest Memory and The 7 Stages of Grieving and how is it received?

To what extend do The Longest Memory and The 7 Stages of Grieving place some responsibility on peripheral characters to enable change?

Memories can heal or haunt the characters in The Longest Memory and The 7 Stages of Grieving. Do you agree?