Here are some ideas for writing an extended essay in IB DP English Literature. These are only examples of titles and in no way are we recommending that you choose one of these. These titles are just to give you an idea from which we hope to spark your imagination.
- “Examining the Role of Gender in Shakespeare’s Plays”
- “Analyzing the Use of Symbolism in The Great Gatsby”
- “Exploring the Role of Colonization in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness”
- “Examining the Role of Mythology in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings”
- “Analyzing the Impact of the Digital Age on Poetry”
- “Exploring the Role of Identity in Toni Morrison’s Beloved”
- “Examining the Role of Class in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice”
- “Analyzing the Use of Imagery in Sylvia Plath’s Poetry”
- “Exploring the Role of Oppression in Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”
- “Examining the Role of Power in George Orwell’s 1984”
- “Analyzing the Role of Love in Romeo and Juliet”
- “Exploring the Role of Religion in Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights”
- “Examining the Role of Corruption in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter”
- “Analyzing the Role of Family in To Kill a Mockingbird”
- “Exploring the Role of Friendship in The Catcher in the Rye”
- “Examining the Role of Rebellion in Animal Farm”
These are just a few examples of possible titles for an Extended Essay in IB DP English Literature. Your specific topic will depend on your interests and the resources available to you. When choosing a topic, be sure to choose something that is focused, researchable, and relevant to the field of English Literature. You may also want to consider consulting with your teacher or supervisor to ensure that your topic is appropriate and feasible for an extended essay.
EdQwest Team