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3 Explore the ways that the poets have presented relationships in the poems that you have studied. My Last Duchess In this poem the relationship between the Duke and the Duchess isn t a loving relationship. Browning portrays the Duke as a possessive and materialistic man, who takes pride in his name and his possessions. A quote to show this is: my gift of a nine-hundred-years old name. THE Duke feels that because he has given the Duchess her name that she should respect him and not even glimpse at another man. Browning also uses the word officious which is an insult. The quote to show this is The bough of some officious fool. B4 interesting analysis structure This quote shows that the Duke isn t pleased about the fact that she has the nerve to stare and smile at other men. The structure of the poem is very close together, which links back to the poem by showing that the Duke doesn t want anybody else to be involved in their relationship and if the Duke can t have her noone can. Also the writer uses a technique called enjambment. This technique shows that in the quote, that s my last Duchess painted on the wall, B4 interesting structure Looking as if she were alive. I call. This shows that there is no breath taken between the 2 sentences, which gives the poem suspense before you even begin to read the poem. Great comments not sustained Sonnet 130 Shakespeare starts the poem by insulting his mistress. He uses hyperbole which makes the poem sound mean and horrible so the reader feels like he is not being nice. An example of this is: And in some perfumes is there more delight B4 interpretation Than in the breath from my mistress reeks. This is showing that he doesn t compare his mistress breath to perfume, but he tells her his honest opinion, that her breath doesn t smell very nice. 2

4 B3 analysis and interpretation Shakespeare also uses similes. He uses similes to compare all the negatives of his mistress to horrible smells and sights. He uses these similes so that then the reader has a picture of the relationship between the pair. I grant I saw a goddess go My mistress when she walks treads on the ground. This shows that he isn t comparing his mistress to a goddess but he is saying that she is a person of her own, who isn t bothered what people think. But at the end of the poem, Shakespeare uses the words and yet which twist the poem. They twist the poem by Shakespeare saying: and yet, by heaven, I think my love as rare as any she belied with false compare. B4 interpretation This shows that he doesn t believe in comparing his mistress to fake things. That his love for his mistress is true love no matter what he says. A disappointing, brief response. You do demonstrate; Understanding of the poems ability to explain writers ideas appropriate choice of quotes understanding of lang and structure Target develop your interpretations 3

5 How does Steinbeck portray the central character of George? In this essay I will be analysing Steinbeck s Of Mice and Men and closely looking at the central character of George, including how he is portrayed as a character, his influence on the structure of the novella, his relationship with the other characters (particularly Lennie) and morals, feelings and hidden meanings hinted to the reader through George in the novella. Sophisticated engagement with writer s ideas; sophisticated interpretations Sophisticated analysis of language Ref to structure Sophisticated interpretation of the text Sophisticated engagement with writer s idea Sophisticated interpretation of supporting textual detail An overall synopsis and evaluation of George s persona can be obtained by the reader the first time George s appearance is described early in the novella. The description of him is cleverly emphasised and empowered by Steinbeck as it is directly before Lennie s description, as George is Lennie s immediate contrast or his opposite as quoted. Small and quick defined small strong hands. Imagery is powerful here and the reader can assatain straight away that George is an intelligent, able character. An aura is also given off that even though Lennie practically drarves (dwarfes) George, George is the dominant of the two, the one who leads and decides the future of both him and Lennie. This assumption is proved correct as the reader advances into the novella. One of the most powerful factors in the novel is reflected through George and Lennie s companionship, and closeness that is never seen in anybody else throughout the novella. This has massive social and historical value as during the early C20th, the USA was entered into a massive recession called the Wall Street Crash. These were poor and lonely times as ranch workers moved from ranch to ranch frequently, detaching themselves from other humans and engaging in a sort of survival of the fittest existence. A relationship such as George and Lennie s was very unorthodox and people are evidentally unsure and sceptical about it in the novella Well I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy evidence of even the ranch boss confusion upon meeting the pair. George and Lennie s relationship is based upon interdependency, the bond between them is so strong that other characters seem to sense it, as if it emminates from the pair, other characters (like Slim) realise this and question it kinda funny a cuckoo like him and a smart little guy like you travelin round together. Since they ve never had anything like that themselves, the notion isn t quite compatable to them. George and Lennie are inseperable and depend on each other albeit for different reasons. Lennie s mental handicap means he is totally unable of sustaining himself, frankly without George he would starve and die. Lennie looks to George for guidance, this is clear by the way he imitates him Lennie who had been watching, imitated George exactly and even looks for protection from George, despite, being by far the physically superior of the pair 4

6 Sophisticated analysis of language Analysis of structure Sophisticated engagement with writer s ideas interpretation of Don t let him sock me George. George on the other hand depends on Lennie in a much deeper and a non-materialistic way. George knows that the ranch workers who have nobody become cold and mean, and so he confides in Lennie as somebody to be with, somebody to share the dream with, and somebody to stop him becoming so detached from the world That ain t no good, after a long time they get mean Get used to goin around with a guy an you can t get rid of him we kinda look after each other. It is in these quotes we see the reasons why a couple so different can form a pair so strong in such a desperate time. Most of these quotes are from George talking to Slim. Slim in the process of the novella becomes very close to George. George opens up to Slim in a way he doesn t do to other characters he sees him as someone to trust you wouldn t tell? No, course you wouldn t This is what George says before he tells Slim about the incident in weed, which he never reveals to anybody else. Showing how the feeling of trust grew between the pair. Although George is closest to Slim, it is his conversations with candy that are pivotal features in the structure of the plot. It is when Candy tells George, I ought to have shot that dog myself George. I shouldn t ought to have let no stranger shoot my dog. It is here that the future is foreshadowed through Candy to George and George is therefore gi ven the initiative to shoot Lennie himself at the end of the novella. This is, however, not the only time Steinbeck uses George to foreshadow the future, and also set in motion the circular plot that makes this novella so complete. It is at the beginning of the novella when the pair are settling down by the Salinas river (which is later described and interpreted as paradise) where George tells Lennie if you jus happen to get in trouble like you always done before, I want you to come right here and hide in the brush. An observant reader will interpret that as a foreshadowing statement, and will believe that at another stage in the novella, Lennie and George will return to this place. In chapter six which is the final chapter, Lennie has returned to the same area after killing Curley s wife and fleeing as George had told him. At the start of the chapter there is a description as follows A watersnake glided smoothly up the pol a silent head and beak lanced down and plucked it out by the head. I believe this to be symbolism that is meant to represent Lennie s life being abruptly stolen amidst paradise by George, meaning corruption that could lead to links with the Garden of Eden the temptation that Lennie fell to lead to the end of Paradise. Much like Eve in the story of Adam and Eve. George is therefore used by Steinbeck in order to start the sequence of the novel by setting the structure and ending the novel. This is how George is such a massively pivotal character in the book. I hope this essay has successfully decripted George as a character in Steinbeck s 5

7 Analysis of structure book Of Mice and Men how the author uses him as a tool in the structure, and also how he influences other characters with his relationship with Lennie. Finally, how he is ultimately the character who ends Lennie s life and demolishes the dream, ending the novella in tragedy through the genius of Steinbeck s writing. Some sophisticated interpretations of the character are evident. Clear analysis and at times sophisticated, of structure and language. 6

8 How is Tybalt s power shown in Act Sene of Romeo and Juliet? Using textual detail to support ideas Dramatic technique B3 clear comments on structure and language Confident explanation of writer s intention B4 Analysis of impact of structure Clear understanding of ideas The first words Tybalts say s in Act 1 Scene 5 fetch me my rapier, boy first reaction to this he wants to kill Romeo, he wants to dominate everyone and tell everyone what to do. With Tybalt using boy his servant is beneath him, so Tybalt will not respect him. Using fetch is an imperative shows his power over others. The next lines that Tybalt say s in Act 1 Sene 5 are only heard by the audience this will creat tension so only the audience will know what he is going to do next. Tybalt use s slave to be offensive towards Romeo he also use s scorn at our solemnity alliteration emphasis his anger to Romeo. by Shaksphare using Kim sin which ryme shows the audience Tybalt is going to kill Romeo because when Shakespare use s to ryming words it shows he has made up his mind. Strike him dead. Tybalt is described as a preditor about to kill Romeo. At this point in the scene Capulet over hears Tybalt. As Romeo was a good kid and haven t done anything wrong before capulet says Let him alone leave R using let imperative Power has now changed to Capulet. Capulet doesn t want his family in disgraced he wants everyone to think his family is amazing but also capulet has been told he ll die if there s anymore fighting. At this point Tybalt Will not endure Romeo and is arguing with capulet about not killing Romeo. Capulet says He shall be endured This shows Capulet is demanding Tybalt will not being killing Romeo and Capulet has taken charge. Clear understanding of key ideas With Shakesphare using exclamation marks shows he s shouting an d sentances are getting shortier. and Tybalt is getting angry because capulet is stoppig Tybalt him from killing Romeo. At the end of the scene Tybalt is still arguing so capulet threatens him. This trick may chance to scathe you This means he wont inherit money titles. Be quite or I ll make quiet this imperative shows capulet is thereting to hurt Tybalt and he s still in power. Tybalt directs his anger at Romeo instead This intrusion shall converts to bitter gall ryming words Tybalt swears to kill Romeo later on in the play and he does on 3.1 when Tybalt swears to do something he does it When Tybalt goes to fight Romeo in 3.1 Act he is nt as good as he thinks and Romeo ends up killing Tybalt. Clear and consistent response to task. Explores significant aspects. 7