ENGLISH LITERATURE

ICSE PROJECTS
The Merchant
of Venice
1. How does the theme of love and
friendship intersect with the
theme of money and
materialism?
• “Shylock is a bloodthirsty
villain who ultimately gets what
he deserves.” Express your
views on the statement with a
specific textual evidence and
analysis. 
Poetry
1. “Daffodils” by William Wordsworth is a quintessential Romantic
poem. Discuss how the poem exemplifies the key themes and
characteristics of the Romantic movement.
Prose
1. Analyze the theme of compassion in "An Angel in Disguise”. How
does the story suggest that acts of kindness and empathy can
transform people's lives? 
2. Discuss the theme of hope in "The Little Match Girl”. How does the
story use the character's dreams and imagination to convey a
sense of hopefulness and resilience in the face of adversity? 
Project Guidelines
Project Guidelines
• Your project should be handwritten.
• Use either a black or a blue pen.
• The word limit is 1200-1500 words. Do not exceed the word limit.
• Structure – Write in paragraphs - introduction, body paragraphs with subheadings and
conclusion
• Use pictures wherever necessary. These pictures should have borders and relevant
captions.
• Your project should be original. Any sort of plagiarism will affect your marks.
• The first page after the cover page should have the index and the last page the
bibliography.
• The cover page and the bibliography can be printed. Everything else must be handwritten.
• Deadline for submission -
First draft – On or before 1st May
Teachers will give you feedback and you are allowed to make changes.
Final draft – On or before 15th May
Rubric and marking scheme
If you have any doubts, please meet your subject teachers.

All the best!