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Rubric: You will be marked on five criterion
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Tips For Paper 2
From am IB English: Language and Literature 'InThinking' website
http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/2884/tips
From am IB English: Language and Literature 'InThinking' website
http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/2884/tips
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Criterion A - Knowledge and understanding - 5 marks
The essay demonstrates an understanding of the works and knowledge of the contexts in which they were written. The student shows how context affects interpretations of the texts.
Criterion B - Response to the question - 5 marks
A Paper 2 essay should focus on the question chosen. The implications of the exam question need to be explored in depth, and the student's response must be relevant to it.
Criterion C - Understanding of the use and effects of stylistic features - 5 marks
In the Paper 2 exam, a connection needs to be made between the author's use of stylistic features and the effect of them on his or her audience. As Paper 2 questions invite students to explore how meaning is shaped by context, answers will have to explain why authors choose for a certain genre, narrative technique or structure.
Criterion D - Organization and development - 5 marks
The essay must develop an answer to the question coherently and effectively. Topic sentences should guide the ideas of paragraphs. Illustrations should be integrated well and explanations should shed light on the subject matter.
Criterion E - Language - 5 marks
The language of the Paper 2 exam should be effective and accurate. The choice of vocabulary and use of grammar should be consistent and appropriate.
The essay demonstrates an understanding of the works and knowledge of the contexts in which they were written. The student shows how context affects interpretations of the texts.
Criterion B - Response to the question - 5 marks
A Paper 2 essay should focus on the question chosen. The implications of the exam question need to be explored in depth, and the student's response must be relevant to it.
Criterion C - Understanding of the use and effects of stylistic features - 5 marks
In the Paper 2 exam, a connection needs to be made between the author's use of stylistic features and the effect of them on his or her audience. As Paper 2 questions invite students to explore how meaning is shaped by context, answers will have to explain why authors choose for a certain genre, narrative technique or structure.
Criterion D - Organization and development - 5 marks
The essay must develop an answer to the question coherently and effectively. Topic sentences should guide the ideas of paragraphs. Illustrations should be integrated well and explanations should shed light on the subject matter.
Criterion E - Language - 5 marks
The language of the Paper 2 exam should be effective and accurate. The choice of vocabulary and use of grammar should be consistent and appropriate.
Sample Analysis
Exemplar Introduction
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In "The Yellow Wallpaper" and A Doll’s House, the set roles of antagonist and protagonist are developed by the authors to critique society. In regards to John and Helmer, both writers portray the men as controlling and dominant, further enforcing that they are an obstacle in the path of the protagonists' independence, symbolizing the male barrier to feminism at the time period. In regards to "The Yellow Wallpaper", the application of the rest cure supports the certain male characteristics of the time period, further suggesting that John is portrayed as a symbol of the male attitude towards feminism. His enforcement of the rest cure was an example of the male response to feminism, using hysteria as a way of isolating threats to the patriarchal society. However, despite being the antagonist, John is not portrayed as the villain, as he is a product of the social norms of the time period. Similarly, in A Doll's House, Helmer maintains some pathos appeal, and is also a product of a society that oppresses female rights. Characteristics like his refusal to accept help when he was sick enforces ideals that image was a necessity for males in the time period, and that it is the man’s duty to provide for his family. Further supported by his reaction to the shame brought about by Nora’s action in possessing money and supporting her husband, their characters are symbolic of the gender roles placed on males, and their restrictions within society. Both Helmer and John are portrayed to represent the male attitude and responsibilities during the time period, showing both the reactions of men to social changes and the limitations of man.
This exemplar demonstrates strong analysis, specific examples, and some integration of context. To improve, further analysis of why the writer's have chosen to portray the characters in this way (with connection to context).
In both texts, infantilisation and degradation of the female characters from their husbands also occurs, and this belittlement of female power shows the dominance and superiority of the men over their wives. In "The Yellow Wallpaper" John addresses the narrator with nicknames such as “little girl” and “darling”. The use of the adjective "little" makes the narrator seem inferior and almost childlike in comparison to John, and emphasises how easily he can assert dominance over her. Additionally, there is also a clear infantilastion of the narrator as she starts seeing her room as a nursery describing it as having “shackles” and ”barred windows for little children” and the fact that she is being placed in this room that is assumedly meant for kids shows that she is being treated equivalently to a child. Similarly, In A Doll’s House Helmer also gives Nora various nicknames such as “little songbird”, “squanderbird” and “skylark”. The adjective ‘little’ serves the same purpose of making all of Nora’s demands seem like she is just being a nagging child and Torvald the superior figure in the relationship. Most of the nicknames for Nora also reference wild animals, specifically birds and animals that are meant to be kept as pets. This is because pets are normally caged and watched over constantly as well as being very domesticated and well-trained, and so the bird is a representation of Nora who has been trained to be a domestic woman. The bird being kept as a pet in a cage is symbolic of how Nora is being caged in her own home and by the societal expectations of women as well the restrictions placed on what rights she has in regards to money and property. Additionally, these small creatures are also non-predatorial and have tendencies to hide or run away easily, which is a characteristic seen in Nora as she hides her issues regarding the debt from Torvald. These nicknames are a way for men to show their superiority and power over their wives who are advised to blindy listen to their husbands’ qualms.
In both texts, infantilisation and degradation of the female characters from their husbands also occurs, and this belittlement of female power shows the dominance and superiority of the men over their wives. In "The Yellow Wallpaper" John addresses the narrator with nicknames such as “little girl” and “darling”. The use of the adjective "little" makes the narrator seem inferior and almost childlike in comparison to John, and emphasises how easily he can assert dominance over her. Additionally, there is also a clear infantilastion of the narrator as she starts seeing her room as a nursery describing it as having “shackles” and ”barred windows for little children” and the fact that she is being placed in this room that is assumedly meant for kids shows that she is being treated equivalently to a child. Similarly, In A Doll’s House Helmer also gives Nora various nicknames such as “little songbird”, “squanderbird” and “skylark”. The adjective ‘little’ serves the same purpose of making all of Nora’s demands seem like she is just being a nagging child and Torvald the superior figure in the relationship. Most of the nicknames for Nora also reference wild animals, specifically birds and animals that are meant to be kept as pets. This is because pets are normally caged and watched over constantly as well as being very domesticated and well-trained, and so the bird is a representation of Nora who has been trained to be a domestic woman. The bird being kept as a pet in a cage is symbolic of how Nora is being caged in her own home and by the societal expectations of women as well the restrictions placed on what rights she has in regards to money and property. Additionally, these small creatures are also non-predatorial and have tendencies to hide or run away easily, which is a characteristic seen in Nora as she hides her issues regarding the debt from Torvald. These nicknames are a way for men to show their superiority and power over their wives who are advised to blindy listen to their husbands’ qualms.
Paper 2 Thesis Statements
“Both women experience an inner conflict between the desire to conform to their expected gender norms and the need to break from them, which is a direct response to the social obligation and oppression of 19th century domestic society. Highlighted through the restricted settings, the male/female power dichotomy, and the ironic endings, both women demonstrate the inner turmoil that is caused by suppressing the desire for individuality and independence.”
“In both texts, love is a destructive force that is developed through a feeling of social obligation; this destructive love drives both protagonists to submit to their husbands, suppress their desire for independence, and ultimately causes both women to reject their role as a mother and wife.”
“Both women experience an inner conflict between the desire to conform to their expected gender norms and the need to break from them, which is a direct response to the social obligation and oppression of 19th century domestic society. Highlighted through the restricted settings, the male/female power dichotomy, and the ironic endings, both women demonstrate the inner turmoil that is caused by suppressing the desire for individuality and independence.”
- The different colors here represent the arguments that you would use in each topic sentence.
“In both texts, love is a destructive force that is developed through a feeling of social obligation; this destructive love drives both protagonists to submit to their husbands, suppress their desire for independence, and ultimately causes both women to reject their role as a mother and wife.”
- BP 1: love is a destructive force that is developed through a feeling of social obligation - to submit to their husbands
- BP 2: love is a destructive force that is developed through a feeling of social obligation - suppress their desire for independence
- BP 3: love is a destructive force that is developed through a feeling of social obligation - causes both women to reject their role as a mother and wife.