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AS and A Level: Prose

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2,048 AS and A Level Prose essays

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    In Tess of the DUrbervilles, how does Hardy present Tess and Angels relationship as one that is destined to fail?

    5 star(s)

    An excellent essay. It remains focused on the title throughout, and each paragraph builds on the previous one to create a convincing argument. The writer has a really thorough knowledge…

    • Essay length: 1667 words
    • Submitted: 22/01/2012
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Val Shore 17/06/2112
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    Walker's presentation of Celie and Shug's growing relationship.

    5 star(s)

    This is a very good essay - with its strongest point being the very close and accurate analysis of language using the correct linguistic terminology. This analysis leads to perceptive…

    • Essay length: 1518 words
    • Submitted: 12/03/2004
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Katie Dixon 29/04/2112
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    Why is symbolism in the Catcher in the Rye so important?

    4 star(s)

    This is an interesting, thoughtful essay, which considers a number of different symbols and their functions. The text is used very effectively and the essay works best when arguments are…

    • Essay length: 1095 words
    • Submitted: 03/06/2005
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Karen Reader 11/05/2012
    • Reviewed by: (?) _becca 02/04/2012
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    Which Character in Hardy's "Tess Of The D'Urbervilles" Do You Have the Most Sympathy For: Alec or Angel?

    4 star(s)

    A persuasively argued essay which makes effective use of frequent brief quotation from the text. It could be further improved by more reference to actual incidents in the novel, and…

    • Essay length: 1391 words
    • Submitted: 08/03/2004
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Val Shore 23/02/2012
    • Reviewed by: (?) _becca 02/04/2012
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    Explore Walkers Portrayal of Female Identity - The Color Purple

    4 star(s)

    A well written essay which contains many valid points and shows knowledge and understanding of the novel. It also shows knowledge of historical and social context. Statements are backed up…

    • Essay length: 1558 words
    • Submitted: 26/04/2010
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Katie Dixon 26/12/2111
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    To what extent and in what ways is Fitzgerald purely critical of Gatsby's dreams?

    4 star(s)

    This essay has some excellent moments and some over-generalised points. The structure is clear and the writing is fluent. Textual knowledge is evident but could be more wide ranging to…

    • Essay length: 1705 words
    • Submitted: 09/06/2009
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Roz Shipway 07/12/2012
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    'The American Dream not only fails to fulfil its promise but also contributes to the decay of social values' (Tyson 1999). How far does The Great Gatsby demonstrate this view of the American Dream?

    4 star(s)

    This is a clearly structured and fluent essay which demonstrates textual knowledge and understanding. In places, ideas need to be developed more analytically and explained more clearly. However, this is…

    • Essay length: 1222 words
    • Submitted: 15/07/2008
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Roz Shipway 07/12/2012
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    Discuss the view that in "Behind the Scenes at the Museum" and "Catcher in the Rye" Holden and Ruby can be regarded as unreliable narrators

    4 star(s)

    The writer is articulate and very engaged, showing some interesting points of comparison and contrast between the novels. With more focus on technique and less on relaying content, this essay…

    • Essay length: 2537 words
    • Submitted: 06/06/2005
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Karen Reader 11/05/2012
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    Walker's presentation of Sofia and Harpo.

    4 star(s)

    Some good close analysis of language which leads to mature and perceptive comments. However some analysis and comments are unconvincing particularly when not supported by textual references.…

    • Essay length: 1695 words
    • Submitted: 12/03/2004
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Katie Dixon 29/04/2112
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    Alice Walkers depiction of men in The Color Purple has been controversial - Explore the opinions of the two critics printed below and explain your own view of the way Walker presents men in The Colour Purple.

    4 star(s)

    Some excellent and thought-provoking ideas are brought up in this essay, in particular the well researched alternative readings of the critics. These quotes could have been analysed and commented on…

    • Essay length: 2052 words
    • Submitted: 23/02/2004
    • Marked by teacher: (?) Katie Dixon 29/04/2112

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