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This 11 page paper suggests 3 potential research questions based on Frank Herbert's Dune, first published in 1965. Three research questions proposed of from different critical analysis approaches; feminist, Marxist and ethical. Each research question is discussed in order to identify the preferred question. The second part of the paper then discusses three potential sources which could be utilized when dealing with that research question. The bibliography cites 5 sources.
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1988). Within the pages there are many perspectives and potential criticism of society, making it a book rich on social commentary and suitable for use in literary study and criticism.
By examining the book and considering different approaches it is possible to identify a number of potential research questions that can be used to explore the different topics found in
the book. Looking at the feminist school the first question may be 1. To what extent does Herbert portray women as independent and empowered and if there are
positive portrayals to what extent is this leading to a form of equality? Looking to the potential of ethical criticism as a source of research using Dune a suitable research
question may be; 2. In Dune is Frank Hebert advocating support for the controlled use of addictive drugs, what does he present as the long term impact of a society
with a high reliance on drugs? The last approach may be that which draws on the Marxist school of criticism; 3. To what extent is Herbert advocating or warning
against revolution and once it has taken place is there really any difference between those who held power regardless of the way in which it is gained? The
Best Question These are all questions that may be researched and explored within the text of Dune. But to assess which is the best there needs to
be some consideration to what constitutes a good research question and how the questions may provide some form of benefit. A good research question is one
that will enable the writer to explore a range of issues applying theory to the concepts and events in the book, so that there is not only a retelling of
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