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GCSE: Drama

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Personal Responce to Hamlet

5 star(s)

This is an excellent essay which shows a very good understanding of the text and context. The writer uses well selected quotes and generally integrates these effectively. The essay makes…
- Essay length: 1062 words
- Submitted: 21/03/2010
- Marked by teacher: Karen Reader 03/04/2012
What is the Importance of Alfred Doolittle to Shaw's 'Pygmalion?'

5 star(s)

This is an excellent analytical essay that focuses on the question, ranges around the play and considers the contextual factors that influenced Shaw's writing and the way the play would…
- Essay length: 949 words
- Submitted: 12/11/2009
- Marked by teacher: Laura Gater 10/12/1999
The Gender Transformation of Caesar

5 star(s)

This is a top notch essay which easily attains - and goes beyond - top rating for GCSE work. It is detailed, knowledgeable, well researched and very perceptive, using sophisticated…
- Essay length: 1750 words
- Submitted: 20/02/2006
- Marked by teacher: Karen Reader 20/04/2012
Explore how the writers present choices in Macbeth by William Shakespeare and the Laboratory by Robert Browning.

4 star(s)

A highly confident and well articulated essay which remains focused on the question. Evidence is used for Macbeth but only a little for Browning. Structure is also looked at.…
- Essay length: 1020 words
- Submitted: 19/02/2012
- Marked by teacher: Paul Dutton 20/12/1999
How does Shakespeare convey strong emotion in act 1 scene 5

4 star(s)

This is a strong essay in terms of the analysis of structure and language. The examination of effects of the language chosen by Shakespeare is very detailed in places. There…
- Essay length: 799 words
- Submitted: 13/02/2012
- Marked by teacher: Laura Gater 15/12/1999
How far can the audience sympathise with Lady Macbeth?

4 star(s)

Shows understanding of Lady Macbeth's character with textual support. Lacking in empathy for her character. Some references to language.…
- Essay length: 2238 words
- Submitted: 10/01/2012
- Marked by teacher: Lynne Jung 20/02/2012
Romeo and Juliet - how Juliet develops through the play.

4 star(s)

A very thorough answer to the question. Some attempts to use topic sentences at the beginning of paragraphs and remains focused on the question throughout.
Evidence of planning in the…
- Essay length: 1753 words
- Submitted: 30/11/2011
- Marked by teacher: Katie Dixon 09/02/2012
Much Ado About Nothing

4 star(s)

Overall a good empathic response showing understanding of Beatrice's character and "voice". Also, there are good points made about other characters and the theme of honour, and links to…
- Essay length: 1203 words
- Submitted: 21/03/2011
- Marked by teacher: Lynne Jung 07/04/2012
Compare Brutus and Antonys speeches in Act III Scene 2 of Julius Caesar. Analyse the dramatic effects created by Shakespeares use of language

4 star(s)

This is a sophisticated response, which shows a good knowledge of the text as well as rhetorical devices. It would have been useful to make closer comparisons between the two…
- Essay length: 1218 words
- Submitted: 22/04/2010
- Marked by teacher: Karen Reader 18/04/2012
What are your first impressions on Hamlet in Act I scene II?

4 star(s)

This is an interesting essay, which shows a good knowledge of the issues raised in the scene but needs to consider aspects of the text in a little more detail…
- Essay length: 1198 words
- Submitted: 26/04/2009
- Marked by teacher: Karen Reader 03/04/2012