Essay Plan

The examiner is looking for you to show that you understand the character of Curley in detail.

You need to show your understanding by using relevant examples.

You also need to form your own opinion of his character.

Plan

1 – Introduction

What are you going to do? You are going to consider the character of Curley and you are going to form an opinion based on your feelings about this character.

2 – His Behaviour

Consider Curley’s behaviour.

What is he like?

How does behave around others?

Consider his use of language and his actions.

What does his language and actions tell us about his character?

3 - Treatment

Consider the way Curley treats people and how others treat Curley.

Select specific examples of how others treat Curley and Curley treats them use relevant evidence from the text.

What does this tell us about Curley?

4 – Conclusion

Come to a firm conclusion based on what you know explain how YOU feel about Curley as a character.

What kind of character do you think he is?

Why?

Reinforce your opinion in your conclusion.

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