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I watched some IB English Guys videos on youtube and did some practice using the examples provided.

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Outsider discussion - Meursault and his interactions

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Outsider discussion - Meursault and his interactions

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Notes on Penelopiad and The Bloody Chamber

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Notes on Penelopiad and The Bloody Chamber

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I made a study document that has some basic analysis on the two works organised with the different central themes.

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Our teacher allocated some class time to let us listen to a sample grade 7 IO recording. I wrote down some examiner comments which I can refer to when I do my IO.

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Prompt: Show how and to what effect two of the writers whose works you have studied make use of myth, legend and other stories and tales.

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Based on my teacher's feedback, I edited and refined my original paper 2 to remind myself of what I possibly need to do in order to get an improved grade. 

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Prompt: Compare and contrast how two works you have studied explore the struggle for female agency within oppressive systems.

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After I decided on which 2 works I am going to use for my official IB paper 2, I did some practices to reinforce my knowledge. 

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The Power of Acceptance: Much of our suffering stems not from the challenges themselves, but from our resistance to them. Sisyphus is miserable when he hopes to succeed but once he accepts his fate, the gods' attempt to punish his spirit fails. This teaches me the value of acceptance in my own life, focusing on the present moment.

Meaning is Self-Created: Camus dismantles the idea that meaning is handed to us by an external source. Instead, he asserts that we must create our own meaning through our choices and actions. Reading this book made me realise that I too, often fights against the meaninglessness in life. I want to apply for dentistry in university but I sometimes struggle with self-doubt when I do not make progress or maintain my grades. However, Camus has helped me realise that this struggle is not a sign of failure, but a necessary component of a meaningful life. The value of my pursuit isn't solely in the eventual outcome, instead, its true worth lies in my conscious engagement with the effort and the meaning I personally assign to the struggle itself.

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Plot: 
The Greek myth: Sisyphus was punished by the gods for his hubris and deceit by being forced to perform a pointless and endless task.



Camus's interpretation: Camus presents Sisyphus as the "absurd hero" who has accepted the meaninglessness of existence but continues to live with passion and revolt, essentially finding his own meaning in the struggle.



Camus's argument: He uses the myth to argue that the human desire for meaning clashes with the universe's lack of it, creating an absurd condition. Instead of succumbing to suicide or a blind leap of faith, Camus suggests that one can find a form of happiness by consciously rebelling against this absurdity and living fully in the present moment. 

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In this activity, I explored the "different layers of meaning" in the movie Rebecca. When I was doing this, I watched some youtube videos and critical analyses that discussed about Hitchcock's style of filming and I was able to gather insights on small things that I have not noticed when I watched the movie. One instance of such is the use of "large arches, dark cavernous hallways, and grandiose staircases," in which I was able to link it with the theme of oppression. It was also interesting to see how Hitchcock utilises specific settings and camera angles to externalise the protagonist's internal psychological torment. Overall, this exercise demonstrates how directorial choices in visual design are integral to the film's narrative and emotional impact, shaping the viewer's perception of character dynamics and suspense.

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scene chosen: Ms.Danvers showing Rebecca's old room to the protagonist; global issue addressed: oppression             

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Global issue present in Rebecca. Analyse a specific scene using cinematography, music, acting choices, atmosphere and lighting.

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Global issue present in Rebecca. Analyse a specific scene using cinematography, music, acting choices, atmosphere and lighting.

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Reflection

Is Mersault’s agency true existential freedom?

Or is he doing in the sake of rebelling societal norms, not finding his personal meaning

Is life and death true?/ Is there an afterlife?/ What if you live eternally?

Death gives us motivation to achieve the things we want to achieve when we have the ability to, whereas, eternal life dissolves urgency. Without the pressure of an endpoint, goals lose their motivational force.

Spiritual death -> inactive in pursuit of meaning

Meaning of life -> people's existence together

Death's uncertainty makes it scary

How to find meaning in life? Why do some choose to continue living but some chooses to end it?

Different kinds of challenges to different degrees

Suicide-> not attempt to end their lives but their sufferings

Would challenges be alleviated if one was devoid of feelings?

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"Discuss how and to what effect contrast has been used in two works you have studied."

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"Discuss how and to what effect contrast has been used in two works you have studied."

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Works: "The Penelopiad", "Othello"

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View on individualism - Contrast to "Rickshaw Boy"

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View on individualism - Contrast to "Rickshaw Boy"

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Faith

Perseverance

Identity

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Chariots of Fire (1981) is a British film based on the true story of two athletes, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, competing in the 1924 Paris Olympics. Abrahams, a Jewish Cambridge student, is driven to succeed partly to overcome anti-Semitic prejudice, while Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian missionary's son, runs to glorify God. The film explores their personal motivations, struggles with identity, and the societal pressures they face. Liddell refuses to run on the Sabbath, which tests his faith and athletic career. Ultimately, both win gold medals, symbolizing triumph over personal and social challenges.

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Drawing - Tiger Huniu and powerless Xiangzi

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Drawing - Tiger Huniu and powerless Xiangzi

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Exploration of different paper 2 prompts

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Exploration of different paper 2 prompts

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Exploration of common themes

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Reflection on mock IO and how it can be bettered 

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Reflection on mock IO and how it can be bettered 

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Themes, Tragic Flaw, Characters, Symbols, Narrative Style...

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Authorial choice - geographical locales 

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Authorial choice - geographical locales 

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Mr. Cao's home, Teahouse, White Manor, Compound

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Lao She’s Rickshaw Boy left a profound impression on me through its portrayal of Xiangzi’s relentless, yet futile, struggle against an oppressive society. The hexagonal ring analysis revealed how meticulously the novel constructs its central message of systemic powerlessness. By mapping these connections, I also saw how places, themes and symbols converge to create an inescapable web of oppression, underscoring how societal structures shape these characters' downfall not as a personal failure but as an inevitable consequence of a world that is designed to crush individuality and hope. This activity has deepened for this work, challenging me to grapple with uncomfortable truths about power, poverty, and the cost of inequality.

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I was not here the day of this assessment so I decided to analyse it in my own time as a practice.

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Paper 1 - Why her "job" is perhaps the must magnanimous one in the world redo (outline)

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Paper 1 - Why her "job" is perhaps the must magnanimous one in the world redo (outline)

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Thesis: The author employs a critical and persuasive tone infused with irony and emotive language to condemn societal devaluation of domestic labor and advocate for recognition of housewives’ contributions.

Body:

1. Critical and indignant tone

"not marketable... not the breadwinner" --> mirror undermining of women

"her job is not a job", "it's a duty"--> repetition to emphasize systemic injustice (also reinforcing irony [will be mentioned in the next body paragraph])

constant comparison of CEO and housewife: "A CEO gets paid in millions, while her work just goes unacknowledged", "thankless", "[no] gratitude" --> showcase disparity, contrast in reward and recognition, indiction (pathos)

2. Irony and sarcasm

metaphor: "while the man may bring home the bread, it is the woman... actually makes the food..." --> emphasizing the disparity between perceived and actual value of domestic work

picture: exaggeration and symbol, showcasing the enormity and weight of domestic responsibilities --> reinforce irony of housewife "not [being] a job" and renumeration being a "ridiculous idea"

"recognise her noble, yet silent, toil" --> reflect ironic indignation ("yet" --> suggest housewife’s “noble” work as inherently incompatible with its “silent” treatment)

3. Persuasive and urgent

imperatives: "recognise her noble, yet silent, toil", "time society woke up", "she deserves her due"--> emotive diction, moblises readers to action

earnest and empathetic tone: "a housewife wants nothing more than to be treated with love...", "infinities", "magnanimous" --> foster emotional connection and recognition

image: precariousness of the pot held by one finger --> emphasise urgency by highlighting the unsustainability of the system

giant pot as a symbol for shelter: "she single handledly runs it, juggling chores such as cooking, washing, cleaning and caretaking", "she holds the family together"

amplifies author's persuasive and urgent tone

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reanalysis of "Infinities of being a housewife"

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Paper 1 - Infinities of being a housewife feedback

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Paper 1 - Infinities of being a housewife feedback

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3324 12/40What was there was good and solid. I was waiting to read more, but perhaps you ran out of time? Please pace yourself for reading (you can skim initially), planning and grouping of ideas, and finally writing. All the crossed out work points to planning (C - organization). For A & B, when you refer to a section of the text, comment to a greater extent. Please take a look at the rubric for 4 & 5 which mention shaping meaning.

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Reflection: I spent way too long planning and trying to figure out what to write. When I realised I wasted too much time and there is no way I can finish what the writing, I panicked even more and messed up my thinking and flow, putting random points that seems irrelevant as I reread my writing. 

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A: greater implications

B: consistently insightful

C: focus

--> e.g. "Explore how humour plays a role in the narrative structure of this magazine article"

--> integrate both humour and narrative structure in the analysis

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9/10 band

A)

Knowledge: Oral that teaches you something about the extracts/work/body of work in relation to the global issue (agree that it is insightful)

Understanding: Student clearly knows their texts and their global issue. Involves handling the teach questioning well and give more insight into the texts during these answers.

Interpretation: Examiners are persuaded of the student's interpretation both extracts. Credible. Convincing. Confident.

References: Well chosen. They will be used to compliment and showcase a wide range of points and to show an extensive understanding of both the texts and the global issue. References of the wider body or work will be impressive and will help make the interpretations persuasive.

B)

Analysis: A lot of insightful analysis, in depth, not glimmers. Delved into methods and discuss them in relation to the global issues. The methods they look at are usually complex and sophisticated. Same level of analysis when discussing authorial choices in the wider work/body as they do with their extracts.

Evaluation: Nuanced approach (analyzing in different ways, multi-faceted) approaching authorial choices and evaluating them. They might look at features in terms of meanings or variations, or they might provide an extremely detailed evaluation that is convincing and insightful. Evaluations might be linked or connected to other ideas or features (feature is connected with another feature).

C)

Focus: Sustained throughout. Rarely lose sight of the global issue in this band. Focus on their extract and the BOD will be impressive.

Balance: Clearly thought about how long to spend on each extract/ BOD. Sensible, effective and shows a lot of care has been put into thinking about what to say in those 10 minutes to try to ensure even coverage (remove less insightful comments). No favor over one extract over another, will give a detailed and comprehensive overview of all aspects.

Structure: Clever use of structure, showing a carefully crafted 10 minutes. Cohesion and structure go hand in hand. Inventive and creative, find a way to go beyond just the usual introduction, conclusion.

Cohesive: Links between ideas. Inventive and original links between their ideas, their global issue or their extracts and BOD. Will not deal with their ideas in isolation but will keep linking and referring back to the global issue or interpretations.

D)

Accuracy: Language is clear.

Appropriacy: No informality slipped.

Range: Variation in tone and diction.

Style: Engage the listen, not just making your points across. Confidence, no nervousness.

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- do not shift to informal language during the questioning

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Self commentary - Narrative choice (use of past tense)

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Self commentary - Narrative choice (use of past tense)

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Lao She’s use of past tense creates narrative distance and may reflect a traditional Chinese storytelling approach, where tales of moral or historical significance are often told as completed narratives. It also situates the novel as a critique of a specific era (pre-WWII Beijing), framing Xiangzi’s suffering as part of a larger, unresolved social tragedy, allowing Lao She to weave in social commentary. In addition, Lao She’s use of the past tense in Rickshaw Boy creates a powerful effect of detachment. The past tense creates a sense that Xiangzi’s story is already over, as if the narrator is looking back on a completed tragedy. This distances the reader from immediate emotional engagement, making Xiangzi’s suffering feel inevitable rather than suspenseful. Lao She’s past tense is not just a grammatical choice but a narrative tool that deepens the novel’s themes of futility and societal critique.

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Water, Weaving of the shroud, The Maids’ chorus

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introduction and conclusion should be < 1 min

signposts should be subtle, not too obvious and awkward (link one work to another)

flow is a bit different (this is my intro, this is my conclusion)

engage the listener

examiner should be able to learn something new from you

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5544 18/20

I wouldn’t add the names of the secondary characters in the inquiry question. You can keep those for details later on. Content is excellent and analytical. Flow is quite good. Offer some kind of link between paragraphs so they flow into each other logically. Some word choices here and there, and repetition of words. Try to vary them as much as possible, although you did use a lot of nuanced vocabulary.

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General comments: in text citations, flow should be structured carefully 

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Q: "How does the writer's choice of words reflect her context and target audience?" 16/20

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text type

author (refer by last name)

purpose

what the author employs to achieve this purpose

context and audience

outline what you are going to say

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1. Tensions that arise due to cultural clashes

2. Unjust misogynistic and violent perspective of women

3. The harsh consequences of collect social discrimination

4. Virtuous acceptance of death and actively living life the fullest

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The film celebrates human spirit, urging viewers to embrace freedom, passion, and resilience. The underscoring message is that life’s true meaning lies in experiencing it fully, beyond mere intellectual contemplation.

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Linking questions - in class presentation

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Linking questions - in class presentation

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST: the tiger's bride and the courtship of mr lyon

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COMPARE AND CONTRAST: the tiger's bride and the courtship of mr lyon

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AOE - readers, writers and text: how do texts offer insights and challenges

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AOE - readers, writers and text: how do texts offer insights and challenges

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How does individual experience affect our understanding of language?

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How does individual experience affect our understanding of language?

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AOE - How are we affected by texts in various ways?

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AOE - How are we affected by texts in various ways?

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classroom activity - The lady of the house of love 

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classroom activity - The lady of the house of love 

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AOE - How important is cultural or historical context to the production and reception of a text?

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AOE - How important is cultural or historical context to the production and reception of a text?

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TOK - How do we know if we are having the same language experience as someone else when “receiving” the same text?

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TOK - How do we know if we are having the same language experience as someone else when “receiving” the same text?

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Q: "How is female portrayed in the two works that you have studied?" 24/25

TBC (The Tiger's Bride and The Erl King)

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GI: female dependence on men

literary work: The streetcar named desire

BOD: Pretty woman

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Podcast "This is Love"

Ep 95: Nurse Bokhee

She played in a series called the Grey’s Autonomy

Gave insights to the reasons how she gained love and support despite only being a side character

Bokhee shares her journey of migrating, how her profession in the medical field impacts her personal life, her compassion and passion to medicine

Language:

Informal, causal language

Soft → welcoming and warm

Implements humorous aspects to keep the audience engaged → “She also likes to joke that the leading men on the show are all her boyfriends”

Structure:

1. People opinions about Bokhee

2. Invites Bokhee and let her share her life experiences

3. Nora’s perspective (audience, someone that enjoys watching Bokhee)

4. Interchanging narratives

the audience were given a lot of different perspectives and background information, allowing them to resonate more → able to prompt our thoughts and reflections

Global issue:

“I'm not a good education person. I'm not that bright person. But somehow, I could do with my hand stops.”

Societal expectations of education → our society values formal education very highly → individuals may often feel pressured to conform to these expectations and pressures

belief that how educated you are equals to how successful you can become, yet this podcast episode implies that your level of education doesn’t entirely determine your sophistication, capability or your potential for success

Even though she doesn’t have a educational background → she is still able to find where her talents lies and able to make a living out of it

“Did you like medicine? Did you like nursing? BOKHEE: "Yes, I do because you help out the people.”

Able to find a job that aligns with her personal interest

Serve as a criticism of the world where people are driven by financial considerations. They tend to choose jobs with higher payment rather than a job that they will actually enjoy doing

Dedication and compassion that health workers show

Migration as well as the challenges that comes along with it

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HOW TO APPROACH THIS QUESTION?

-how is diction used in this text?

-how is imagery used in this text?

-to what effect is diction used in this text?

-to what effect is imagery used in this text?

what is the difference between the audiences reading an article and magazine

ARTICLES: wants to be informed

MAGAZINE: news can be older, audience not in a rush to get the information (information parceled out in an entertaining, unintimadating way)

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GI: Vulnerability towards reality propel one towards idealism

Literary work: The streetcar named desire

BOD: Pretty Woman

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Responses complied (all groups)

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-importance attributed to marriage in society

-social class

-gender inequality

-impact of social class on marriage

-social expectations with regards to women

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Compare and contrast - transformation, themes, narrative voice, narrative, tone, symbols, motifs, message

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Compare and contrast - transformation, themes, narrative voice, narrative, tone, symbols, motifs, message

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cover the everything you see

even if you have a deep analysis, missing points loses you a 5

being insightful --> identifying larger implications

what is the big picture?

what is the intended audience? (needs to be correctly identified)

when there is a specific country --> not a global issue

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promotional advertisement

headline

attention-grabbing

rhetorical questions

draws the audience's attention

strong persuasive power

"choose for themselves", generating internal persuasion

subheading

"now" --> use of imperative

immediacy, call to action

offers

financial incentives

symbols

colors

brand name and contact information

general purpose: attract customers and persuade them

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headings

chapters

images

historical information

maps

audience

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both are forms of visual narrative, utilising techniques such as lighting, layout, colour and background music

camera angles, digital effects and editing between scenes

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tool for marketing and promotion

for sharing thoughts, opinions or reviews

inform readers about an area of interest, topic or movement

discuss an event or issue

to reflect on an experience

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CHARACTERS:

Iago:

jealous of Othello and Cassio, take revenge

Desdemona:

exploited by Iago to manipulate Othello

MOTIVATIONS:

Iago:

jealous of Cassio and planned his revenge to break Othello and Desdemona's relationship

if he was not jealous, jealousy drove him to do evil

if he was not jealous, his true character would have kept hidden

Othello:

jealousy drove him to murder Desdemona

STRUCTURE:

exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

traditional plot mountain --> keeps audience satisfied and engaged in the setting

TRAGIC FLAW

Othello:

susceptible to jealousy and flattery

paid attention to the stands of different people

Desdemona:

overly reliant and attached

no survival instincts

improve her communication

Cassio:

ignorant

should have found evidence that proves his innocence

Role of tragic flaws in the play

allow characters to be more human

continues the flow of the play, more interesting

brings out moral message

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Possible approach to "questions to think about"

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Possible approach to "questions to think about"

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William Shakespeare’s Othello (1603) and Angela Carter’s The Bloody Chamber (1979) both scrutinize power dynamics, gender roles, and betrayal, yet diverge in their portrayal of female agency and narrative resolution. While Shakespeare’s tragedy underscores the destructive consequences of patriarchal norms and racial othering, Carter’s feminist revisions subvert these traditions, offering empowerment through female resilience.

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How was the theme of jealousy manifested through different characters inside the play Othello?

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How was the theme of jealousy manifested through different characters inside the play Othello?

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The destructive power of jealousy is emphasised through its manifestations between Othello and Iago.

For Othello, his jealousy is rooted in his status as an outsider due to his race and background as a Moor, which makes him question his worthiness in Desdemona's eyes, amplifying his fear to lose her. Iago exploits Othello's insecurities by insinuating that Desdemona is unfaithful. Due to his own sensitivity, planting seeds of doubt that grow into overwhelming jealousy.

Whereas for Iago, his jealousy stems from his own feelings of inadequacy and resentment. He is envious of Cassio for being promoted to lieutenant over him and harbors a deep-seated grudge against Othello. Iago's jealousy motivates him to orchestrate Othello's downfall through cunning manipulation. He crafts elaborate schemes to make Othello doubt Desdemona's loyalty, showcasing how jealousy can lead to deceit and betrayal. Iago embodies the theme of jealousy as a catalyst for evil, using it as a tool to unleash chaos in the lives of those around him.

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This is my attempt to craft a monologue for Desdemona, imagining that she survives Othello's attempt to murder her and overhears Emilia revealing Iago's schemes.

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Title: Safe street for women

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Me and my classmates were grouped into groups and each chose a character to write a pamphlet under our impression of them.

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My group transformed a scene in pride and prejudice into one that fits our message of "the impact of social rumor on relationships and reputations".

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Possible approaches to "questions to think about"

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Possible approaches to "questions to think about"

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transition

makes clear to the examiner what you are referring