Essay Plan

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the death of Lennie and that you can explain George’s actions and whether or not you think they are justified.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to argue either for or against this statement, i.e In this essay I am going to explore the fact that Lennie’s death is justified

2 – Lennie’s death

Consider the circumstances of the death?

Consider George’s actions?

Why did he take such actions?

Use relevant and specific quotations to support your points.

3 - Your Opinion

Do you think George deserves sympathy?

Or did he kill for his own gain?

Using evidence from the text consider the intentions behind George’s actions.

Does he deserve our sympathy?

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.