A. Analyze how socioeconomic disparity shapes character motivations and the narrative arc in "I Said U.B. — Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." Use three textual examples.
C. Discuss how the piece balances whimsy and menace; evaluate the effectiveness of that balance for a contemporary audience.
Section E — Short Essay (30 points) Choose one of the following prompts and write a focused essay (300–450 words).