Question 2

The novel refers to the phrase ‘The darkness of man’s heart’ How far do you agree that this novel is a representation of this phrase?

The examiner wants to see that

a) you understand the phrase and

b) how you think it is reflected in the novel.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to consider the given phrase and explain how it does or does not refer to the novel.

2 – The Phrase

Consider the phrase and what it means.

Then consider how this phrase refers to the novel.

3 - The phrase within the novel

This is your time to argue, do you believe that this phrase refers to the novel?

If so why?

Or no why?

Use relevant quotations to support your points.

Remember to select specific examples and explain how these examples refer to or do not refer to the phrase.

4 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion do you or do you not agree with the statement?

To what extent do you or do you not agree?

Maybe end with a quotation

REMEMBER TO USE P.E.E/PQD THROUGHOUT.