The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified Sinner

Does James Hogg make an argument for or against living a secular life? Strengthen your response with textual evidence.

Consider the presentation of women in the novel. Are women held to different moral standards? How does Rabina influence the development of Robert’s morality?

How does Gil-Martin demonstrate a different form of empathy compared to other characters in the novel? Include quotations to support your answer.

What is the significance of George’s vision of Robert in the clouds when he is walking alone on the hill?

Choose three quotes from the text that illuminate Robert’s belief in predestination. Explain how these quotes reflect or connect to Robert’s conceptualization of predestination, and consider how these beliefs shape his life and choices.

Trace the presentation of The Dalcastle Estate throughout the text. Why is it significant, and does its symbolic meaning change at different points in the narrative? Explain your response with reference to the text.

What is the significance of Gil-Martin frequently choosing to present himself as George, even after George has been murdered?

To what extent does Robert seek forgiveness through his memoir? Support your answer with evidence from the text.