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Extended Composition
Paper 1 Checklist
Question B Checklist
Macbeth
Comparative Study
Literary Genre
Theme
Cultural Context
Format/Medium
The Road
Novel
Allows us to explore the psychology of the protagonists as they explore the events of the novel
Engages the reader more
Allows us to witness the internal monologue of the father
Only lends itself to one person’s point of view - one perspective on events
Symbols and imagery are more blatant - less subtle imagery
Have to use flashback approach to avoid linear storytelling (no simple scene changes)
Children of Men
Film
Allows the audience to empathise with protagonists
Bear witness to their ordeal
Director Alfonso Cuaron uses visual imagery and symbolism to give a greater sense of the dystopian world of the text
Use of music/soundtrack
Little or no insight into minds of characters
Never Let Me GO
Novel
Allows us to explore the psychology of the protagonist as she experiences the events of the novel
Deep and profound insights into her thoughts and feelings
Engages the reader more
Only lends itself to one person’s point of view - limited perspective on events
Symbols and imagery are more blatant - less subtle imagery
Have to use flashback approach to avoid linear storytelling (no simple scene changes)