contexts

Question 1

intertextuality

Answer 1

• Atonement in heavily influenced by the traditions of nineteenth century and twentieth century literature.
• references + allusions to other works in atonement

Question 2

postmodern conclusion

Answer 2

• it first presents a novel, in the final chapter, it re-presents the novel as a book written by Briony- a character within the novel itself
• two alternative endings-which briony does with the possible deaths of C&R during war.