AQA English Literature June 2015 Predictions
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Could anyone mark this essay on An Inspector Calls for me or give me some feedback? I'm sorry I knows it's awfuli really need help!!
Q) How does Priestley present conflict between the generations?
A) Eric and Sheila both represent the younger generation while their parents represent the older generation. Through creating conflicts between the views and actions of these characters, Priestley explores the key theme of generational divide.
Mr and Mrs Birling seem to believe tat as the older generation, their views are superior to their children's. At the start of the play, they cosset Eric and Sheila; for example, Mr Birling addresses his long winded speech to "you youngsters" and reprimands Sheila, saying "Are you listening, Sheila?" to which she replies "I'm sorry Daddy. Actually I was listening." The language used by Mr Birling gives a very patronising tone which suggests that he thinks that as an older character he has a right to talk down to Sheila. Moreover, Sheila's apology shows that she is submissive and obedient; this could show that te older generation are too controlling and overbearing. Furthermore, Sheila calls her father 'daddy' despite being in her twenties, showing that the way the older generation coddle their children is unnecessary and ridiculous, as it seems foolish to the audience to hear a grown woman use such a childish term. Finally, the way Sheila protests her innocence by saying "actually I was listening" show that she is not entirely subservient. It contrasts to the image preiously presented and shows that she is on some level able to stand up and assert herself. Through this Priestley begins to indicate that the younger generation are not as passive as they initially seem. They can and should challenge their parents.
Priestley expands on this ida by providing a contrast between Mir Birlings political views and his children;s. Mr B is very much a traditional Capitalist who is driven by money and "higher prices." In comparison his children take a more Socialist standing. Forexample, Eric challenges him by "(bursting out) Well I think it's a dam' shame...why shouldn't they try for higher wages?" The stage directions show that Eric feels passionate about this issue as he cannot contain his comment. The word 'bursting' also however connotes an image of a balloon bursting and deflating. This could reflect the way Mr Birling's -and the older generation's- views are under attack and threatened by the young. Morever, Eric literally questions why the workers shouldn't be allowed to strike. This has an effect on the audience because it prompts them to consider their own answer. Through presenting the more Socialist view through Eric - who the audience already recognise to be more perceptive and progressive charactr than Birling - Priestley is subtly pushing the audience to take the view of the younger generation and to reject the outdated Capitalist ideals.
Despite originally presenting them as obedient and controlled by their parents, as the play progresses Eric and Sheila reveal themselves to be strong willed and far more socially aware than their parents. This leads them to respond to te Inspector very differently. Theey are much more ready to accept their responsibility. In the final act, Birling protests that "there's every excuse for what both your mother and i did" while Sheila readily admits "I behaved badly. I know I did. I'm ashamed of it." Mr Birling himself seems to encourge the conflict between the generations by setting himself and Mrs Birling apart from the others, showing that he still believes their age offers them a natural and unquestionable superiority. However the audience is able to recognise that he is the one in the wrong. Both he and Mrs B have done soemthing wrong and their stubborn refusal to admit this makes the audience see they are stuck in their ways. Therefore Priestley shows that the odler generation can find it much harder to change their views. He is also saying that they are unable to admit they can make mistakes and behave badly. By associating this inability to accept responsibility with the old priestley shows that it is outdated and should be replaced by a new way of thinking. Moreover this idea is encouraged by Sheila.She speaks in short sentences so the audience focuses more on her words than they do on Birlings lengthy prating. The emotive language of'ashamed' encourages the audience to forgive her,because it shows her character is more mature and can admit her own flaws - a quality the apparently mature Mr Birling doesn't seem to have. Alternatively, Priestly could be insinuating that the reason Sheila 'behaved badly' in the first place was due to her parents who have not raised her with the morals and values Priestly considers important - kindness and compassion. Rather she has found these values on her own. Therefore Priestley shows it is possible to break free of a cycle and move away from your parents views and form opinions independent of their influence - and he encourages this.
Q) How does Priestley present conflict between the generations?
A) Eric and Sheila both represent the younger generation while their parents represent the older generation. Through creating conflicts between the views and actions of these characters, Priestley explores the key theme of generational divide.
Mr and Mrs Birling seem to believe tat as the older generation, their views are superior to their children's. At the start of the play, they cosset Eric and Sheila; for example, Mr Birling addresses his long winded speech to "you youngsters" and reprimands Sheila, saying "Are you listening, Sheila?" to which she replies "I'm sorry Daddy. Actually I was listening." The language used by Mr Birling gives a very patronising tone which suggests that he thinks that as an older character he has a right to talk down to Sheila. Moreover, Sheila's apology shows that she is submissive and obedient; this could show that te older generation are too controlling and overbearing. Furthermore, Sheila calls her father 'daddy' despite being in her twenties, showing that the way the older generation coddle their children is unnecessary and ridiculous, as it seems foolish to the audience to hear a grown woman use such a childish term. Finally, the way Sheila protests her innocence by saying "actually I was listening" show that she is not entirely subservient. It contrasts to the image preiously presented and shows that she is on some level able to stand up and assert herself. Through this Priestley begins to indicate that the younger generation are not as passive as they initially seem. They can and should challenge their parents.
Priestley expands on this ida by providing a contrast between Mir Birlings political views and his children;s. Mr B is very much a traditional Capitalist who is driven by money and "higher prices." In comparison his children take a more Socialist standing. Forexample, Eric challenges him by "(bursting out) Well I think it's a dam' shame...why shouldn't they try for higher wages?" The stage directions show that Eric feels passionate about this issue as he cannot contain his comment. The word 'bursting' also however connotes an image of a balloon bursting and deflating. This could reflect the way Mr Birling's -and the older generation's- views are under attack and threatened by the young. Morever, Eric literally questions why the workers shouldn't be allowed to strike. This has an effect on the audience because it prompts them to consider their own answer. Through presenting the more Socialist view through Eric - who the audience already recognise to be more perceptive and progressive charactr than Birling - Priestley is subtly pushing the audience to take the view of the younger generation and to reject the outdated Capitalist ideals.
Despite originally presenting them as obedient and controlled by their parents, as the play progresses Eric and Sheila reveal themselves to be strong willed and far more socially aware than their parents. This leads them to respond to te Inspector very differently. Theey are much more ready to accept their responsibility. In the final act, Birling protests that "there's every excuse for what both your mother and i did" while Sheila readily admits "I behaved badly. I know I did. I'm ashamed of it." Mr Birling himself seems to encourge the conflict between the generations by setting himself and Mrs Birling apart from the others, showing that he still believes their age offers them a natural and unquestionable superiority. However the audience is able to recognise that he is the one in the wrong. Both he and Mrs B have done soemthing wrong and their stubborn refusal to admit this makes the audience see they are stuck in their ways. Therefore Priestley shows that the odler generation can find it much harder to change their views. He is also saying that they are unable to admit they can make mistakes and behave badly. By associating this inability to accept responsibility with the old priestley shows that it is outdated and should be replaced by a new way of thinking. Moreover this idea is encouraged by Sheila.She speaks in short sentences so the audience focuses more on her words than they do on Birlings lengthy prating. The emotive language of'ashamed' encourages the audience to forgive her,because it shows her character is more mature and can admit her own flaws - a quality the apparently mature Mr Birling doesn't seem to have. Alternatively, Priestly could be insinuating that the reason Sheila 'behaved badly' in the first place was due to her parents who have not raised her with the morals and values Priestly considers important - kindness and compassion. Rather she has found these values on her own. Therefore Priestley shows it is possible to break free of a cycle and move away from your parents views and form opinions independent of their influence - and he encourages this.
am i the only one doing Woman in Black? 
Original post by Nelson Barnaby
Nah sorry. I know 3 scenes / events in the novel really well and I know at least 5 quotes for each of them without having to look in the book which will save time in the exam.
Which scenes are they? sorry to ask so many questions aha
Original post by p.cruick
Is anyone doing TKAM? I can't find anyone that seems to be doing it 
i am
Original post by gortz1o1
Which scenes are they? sorry to ask so many questions aha
Chapter 2 when they have the first proper meeting and they discuss their plans. Everything is civilised. This takes place in Ralph's territory.
Chapter 4 when there is the clash between Ralph and Jack. Could have been rescued, but Jack valued meat > rescue. This takes place on neutral territory on top of the mountain, where they rebuild the fire.
Chapter 11 when Roger crushes Piggy with the boulder. This is the end of civilisation on the island, as the conch and piggy are gone. This takes place in Jack's territory at his camp.
I used these 3 because we had to describe a change from civilisation to savagery, but they also show many other things. It is important to note the location of these events. The good stuff happens on the platform in Ralph's base. Things start to break up on neutral territory on top of the mountain. Then savagery prevails in Jack's savage camp as evil has a lot more support than good.
Typed this all from memory so some facts may be slightly incorrect, though I think I know these passages very well.
Hope this helps
NB
Original post by p.cruick
Is anyone doing TKAM? I can't find anyone that seems to be doing it
i am what are your predictions for this years exam?
Original post by p.cruick
Is anyone doing TKAM? I can't find anyone that seems to be doing it
I am!
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Original post by rumana101
i am what are your predictions for this years exam?
Well I guess you can't really predict question a but for question b I'm hoping it will be something about women or race
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Another possible question that could come up for omam is...
a) What methods does Steinbeck use in this passage to present Curley? ---> Where he punches Lennie then Lennie squishes his fist
b) How does Steinbeck use violence in the novel as a whole to convey ideas about life in 1930s America?
The theme of violence has never been explored so these questions could come up
a) What methods does Steinbeck use in this passage to present Curley? ---> Where he punches Lennie then Lennie squishes his fist
b) How does Steinbeck use violence in the novel as a whole to convey ideas about life in 1930s America?
The theme of violence has never been explored so these questions could come up
My predictions are for OMAM:
1a) Curley- (when he enters the bunkhouse for the first time)
b) Violence in 1930s America
2a) Candy when he tries to get in on G+Ls Dream
b) How does Steinbeck present the American Dream.
3a) Crooks- when Lennie and Crooks are talking in Crooks room
b) How does Steinbeck present the theme of racial discrimination in 1930 America/ How is loneliness presented?
4a) Carlson/ minor characters
b) How does Steinbeck present the lives of Ranch workers?
5a) The death of Curley's Wife
b) How does Steinbeck present attitudes towards women in America at that time?
6a) The death of Lennie
b) IDK about this one??!
7a) The shooting of Candy's dog?
b) How are friendships and the importance of friendships exemplified throughout 1930s America
1a) Curley- (when he enters the bunkhouse for the first time)
b) Violence in 1930s America
2a) Candy when he tries to get in on G+Ls Dream
b) How does Steinbeck present the American Dream.
3a) Crooks- when Lennie and Crooks are talking in Crooks room
b) How does Steinbeck present the theme of racial discrimination in 1930 America/ How is loneliness presented?
4a) Carlson/ minor characters
b) How does Steinbeck present the lives of Ranch workers?
5a) The death of Curley's Wife
b) How does Steinbeck present attitudes towards women in America at that time?
6a) The death of Lennie
b) IDK about this one??!
7a) The shooting of Candy's dog?
b) How are friendships and the importance of friendships exemplified throughout 1930s America
Original post by nashp
does anyone think that george or lennie will come up in the higher paper?
Came up for 2014
Original post by rumana101
i am what are your predictions for this years exam?
The majority of my class (which is top set in my school) feel that’s it is going to be a minor character such as Mrs Dubose, Stephanie Crawford, etc or an obscure theme. However, from what I can remember Atticus has not come up before/recently.
Original post by nashp
does anyone think that george or lennie will come up in the higher paper?
It has already come up twice in higher. I definetly don't think it will, as it was also the 2014 paper
Original post by Lala.P
Another possible question that could come up for omam is...
a) What methods does Steinbeck use in this passage to present Curley? ---> Where he punches Lennie then Lennie squishes his fist
b) How does Steinbeck use violence in the novel as a whole to convey ideas about life in 1930s America?
The theme of violence has never been explored so these questions could come up
a) What methods does Steinbeck use in this passage to present Curley? ---> Where he punches Lennie then Lennie squishes his fist
b) How does Steinbeck use violence in the novel as a whole to convey ideas about life in 1930s America?
The theme of violence has never been explored so these questions could come up
I think id b ok w/ curley for part a as there is stuff to write about him but not a lot but what I don't understand is how could u do violence???
Original post by aigroeg
I think id b ok w/ curley for part a as there is stuff to write about him but not a lot but what I don't understand is how could u do violence???
I suppose the reaction of Curley -- immediately wanting to kill Lennie.
The fight between Curley and Lennie.
The murder of Candy's dog...
but there's not a great deal...
Original post by WhizzKidhehe:)
My predictions are for OMAM:
1a) Curley- (when he enters the bunkhouse for the first time)
b) Violence in 1930s America
2a) Candy when he tries to get in on G+Ls Dream
b) How does Steinbeck present the American Dream.
3a) Crooks- when Lennie and Crooks are talking in Crooks room
b) How does Steinbeck present the theme of racial discrimination in 1930 America/ How is loneliness presented?
4a) Carlson/ minor characters
b) How does Steinbeck present the lives of Ranch workers?
5a) The death of Curley's Wife
b) How does Steinbeck present attitudes towards women in America at that time?
6a) The death of Lennie
b) IDK about this one??!
7a) The shooting of Candy's dog?
b) How are friendships and the importance of friendships exemplified throughout 1930s America
1a) Curley- (when he enters the bunkhouse for the first time)
b) Violence in 1930s America
2a) Candy when he tries to get in on G+Ls Dream
b) How does Steinbeck present the American Dream.
3a) Crooks- when Lennie and Crooks are talking in Crooks room
b) How does Steinbeck present the theme of racial discrimination in 1930 America/ How is loneliness presented?
4a) Carlson/ minor characters
b) How does Steinbeck present the lives of Ranch workers?
5a) The death of Curley's Wife
b) How does Steinbeck present attitudes towards women in America at that time?
6a) The death of Lennie
b) IDK about this one??!
7a) The shooting of Candy's dog?
b) How are friendships and the importance of friendships exemplified throughout 1930s America
I think I'm going to plan all of these. THANK YOU
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