How did your English Literature exam go?

I thought it went well for me. I did Inspector Calls and chose the question about Gerald and Sheila and also TKAM, which I thought was a gift of a question though I worry I went a trifle off topic once or twice.

Reply 61

WillCrowe00

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Original post by roxy100

Yeah i kind of did the same thing oops. I guess as long as you justified why Mayella is a victim as well as the others you should get some marks. That's what i'm hoping for at least.

What? I thought the question was about the extract where Atticus leaves the courtroom and about how attitudes to the black community are shown in the rest of the novel? Did we do a different exam or have I done something completely wrong? lol

Reply 62

sophie7194

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omam was fine and i chose the gerald and sheila question for aic and realised like 2 paras in that i didn't know any quotes for their relationship lmao i should have done the conflict question :s-smilie:

ohhh well

Reply 63

username2632513

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Original post by laraferg

Does anyone know the name of the AQA igcse poem? To do with the "handsome" fox?

lady and fox by Beatrice garland

Reply 64

georginarowley

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Original post by DW_0505

Oh wow, I never even thought of it like that. The first point is so good as well! I used the third point you have. And I can't believe I never thought to mention Gerald's dishonesty!

Thanks, I'm really hoping my inspector calls essay boosts my mark, my Of Mice and Men essay was dodgy as anything!

Reply 65

ProbablyJade

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Original post by nci_X

I think that I went off topic and didn't answer the question properly for the TKAMB 'to what extent is Mayella a victim?' can someone just look at my 3 points:
1) Mayella as victim
2) boo radley is also presented as a victim
3) tom robinson is also a victim

I think I read the question as 'to what extent is Mayella the victim in TKAMB?'

does anyone know how much marks go towards answering the question because i think my analysis was decent

I'm sorry but the whole thing was about the BLACK community, so Mayella and Boo wouldn't count. Also the extract was on Tom Robinson's trial and they wanted you to look at the other attitudes on Maycomb, such as the missionary tea or Dolphus Raymond. I think the question is like 15 marks plus spag

Reply 66

erodedsoul

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Original post by ProbablyJade

I'm sorry but the whole thing was about the BLACK community, so Mayella and Boo wouldn't count. Also the extract was on Tom Robinson's trial and they wanted you to look at the other attitudes on Maycomb, such as the missionary tea or Dolphus Raymond. I think the question is like 15 marks plus spag

I think this person may have been on IGCSE or foundation or something

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Reply 67

Heardmanator

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For AIC I did Gerald and Sheila and talked about how their relationship appeared carefree and loving at the start however Priestley foreshadows the spiral of lies which is yet to come. I also talked about how at the start, they seem like two individuals rather than a couple due to Sheila's materialistic nature and obsession with the ring as well as Gerald simply wanting to talk business. I then moved on to talk about how it changes when she gives him the ring back, showing that she is willing to accept the socialist way of life whilst Gerald remains introspective and that their relationship serves as a microcosm for society with which Priestley emphasises that the differing viewpoints will tear society apart. I also quickly mentioned that this links to it being a morality play and that when Sheila say's "not yet" it highlights that there is still a chance to repair the relationship if only Gerald changes his conservative ways.

For OMAM, I asked about how George's personality in the extract juxtaposes his bold nature throughout the rest of the novella which creates a silent tension that neither character addresses. I also talked about the "evening coming fast" which serves as an extended metaphor for the end of Lennie's life and the fact that time is running out for George to make a decision or for Lennie to escape. I then linked that to the fact that by shooting Lennie, George is escaping the cyclical structure since he's literally and metaphorically putting an end to his American Dream (Lennie).
Then for the rest of it I talked about the hope that dreams provided to migrant workers during the Great Depression and linked that to the idea of Lennie and George finding escape in their dream from the harshness of reality as well as talking about Curley's Wife and the fact that she refers to her dream in the past tense. This symbolises that she's lost hope and had a realistic outlook on life since society has mocked her dreams and ambitions which links to the idea that there was little room for fantasies at the time and dreams were scorned since they were views as unattainable.

Anyone else make some similar points? :smile:

Reply 68

batt_mellamy

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Original post by tianshan

Do you remember how many sides you wrote?

pffff ummmm about 3?

Reply 69

Adzkii786

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Original post by Fractite

I did the conflict question for an Inspector Calls. Decent, took me 45 minutes, 1 and 3/4 sides (I have tiny handwriting).

The Of Mice and Men question I predicted correctly before the exam, so that was a joy to write about. Took me 25 minutes then 20 minutes for part b. Again, just below 2 sides.

Same. You find yourself writing more about Section A than Section B :/

Reply 70

Fractite

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Original post by Adzkii786

Same. You find yourself writing more about Section A than Section B :/

Yeah.

Reply 71

Adzkii786

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Original post by Heardmanator

For AIC I did Gerald and Sheila and talked about how their relationship appeared carefree and loving at the start however Priestley foreshadows the spiral of lies which is yet to come. I also talked about how at the start, they seem like two individuals rather than a couple due to Sheila's materialistic nature and obsession with the ring as well as Gerald simply wanting to talk business. I then moved on to talk about how it changes when she gives him the ring back, showing that she is willing to accept the socialist way of life whilst Gerald remains introspective and that their relationship serves as a microcosm for society with which Priestley emphasises that the differing viewpoints will tear society apart. I also quickly mentioned that this links to it being a morality play and that when Sheila say's "not yet" it highlights that there is still a chance to repair the relationship if only Gerald changes his conservative ways.

For OMAM, I asked about how George's personality in the extract juxtaposes his bold nature throughout the rest of the novella which creates a silent tension that neither character addresses. I also talked about the "evening coming fast" which serves as an extended metaphor for the end of Lennie's life and the fact that time is running out for George to make a decision or for Lennie to escape. I then linked that to the fact that by shooting Lennie, George is escaping the cyclical structure since he's literally and metaphorically putting an end to his American Dream (Lennie).
Then for the rest of it I talked about the hope that dreams provided to migrant workers during the Great Depression and linked that to the idea of Lennie and George finding escape in their dream from the harshness of reality as well as talking about Curley's Wife and the fact that she refers to her dream in the past tense. This symbolises that she's lost hope and had a realistic outlook on life since society has mocked her dreams and ambitions which links to the idea that there was little room for fantasies at the time and dreams were scorned since they were views as unattainable.

Anyone else make some similar points? :smile:

For the first question (17)
I wrote how there are subtle hints, from Priestley, that the atmosphere is slightly forced, which is then re-iterated by the inspector's presence. Sheila's adaptation and tone within the novel also convey and heighten the sense of "all not being what it seems" when she takes on a "serious" tone. Maybe this is to infer the change Shiela will take within the play. I then wrote about the Soufraggette movement (bullsh*t) and said she represents the evolution of women in society, departing from the conventional conducts of marriage LOL I FAILED

Reply 72

HurtfulHarold

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Horrible! I rambled on about whatnot in the OMAM Section. However, I think the AIC Section was alright.

Reply 73

Revision738266

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I wrote about 3 characters in OMAM. will it matter?

Reply 74

itsbillie

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AIC and OMAM were both easy af

Reply 75

HeimIX

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F u c k my life. I spent the whole 1;30 shitt*ng about doing poetry :frown:

Reply 76

tianshan

OP

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Original post by Fractite

I did the conflict question for an Inspector Calls. Decent, took me 45 minutes, 1 and 3/4 sides (I have tiny handwriting).

The Of Mice and Men question I predicted correctly before the exam, so that was a joy to write about. Took me 25 minutes then 20 minutes for part b. Again, just below 2 sides.

That sounds so like me! I chose the same question in AIC, wrote about the same amount and also have tiny handwriting! I prepared for OMAM Part (b) beforehand is well. Lol we're like exam twins!

Reply 77

aggressively

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In OMAM , I put down that the gun is used a catalyst to shatter the american dream , so the gun could be interpreted like american society at that time . Was this a silly point or insightful?

Reply 78

MR.ANONYMOUS 786

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Original post by aggressively

In OMAM , I put down that the gun is used a catalyst to shatter the american dream , so the gun could be interpreted like american society at that time . Was this a silly point or insightful?