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GCSE: Tennessee Williams
239 GCSE Tennessee Williams essays
- Marked by Teachers essays 3
- Peer Reviewed essays 15
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Scene V, Blanche: "Come in"-"Ahhh Merciii" Discuss this extract in relation to the rest of the text paying attention to structure, form and use of language.
4 star(s)This is an impressive essay, including many quotations and cross references to show the writer's knowledge of the text. The arguments are relevant and wide ranging, showing a sophisticated understanding…
- Essay length: 1243 words
- Submitted: 31/03/2006
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
03/04/2012
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Discuss the role of music and other sound effects in A Streetcar Named Desire
3 star(s)This is a good essay which shows both knowledge of the text and a number of different points in relation to sound and stage direction. More quotes were needed. With…
- Essay length: 1022 words
- Submitted: 27/10/2008
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
03/04/2012
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Reviewed by:
groat
05/04/2012
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Discuss the role of Mitch in 'street car named desire' Tennessee Williams first introduces Mitch's character in the poker scene as one of the players with the other three
3 star(s)A well considered response, which includes many quotations and references. Occasionally, it is too descriptive and needs to explore Mitch's significance/dramatic function more fully. The ending is very abrupt and…
- Essay length: 1041 words
- Submitted: 31/03/2006
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Marked by teacher:
Karen Reader
03/04/2012
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To what extent does Williams portray Blanche as a tragic heroine in Scene 1?
5 star(s)The essay engages superbly with the question, having a clear argument that Blanche is not a tragic heroine by Williams' presentation in scene one. I liked how a clear definition…
- Essay length: 707 words
- Submitted: 22/06/2011
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Reviewed by:
groat
26/02/2012
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How and Why does Williams dramatise the influence of the past on the present?
4 star(s)This essay responds to the first half of the question strongly, but the second averagely. There is a clear focus on how Williams uses techniques such as the Varsouviana and…
- Essay length: 1271 words
- Submitted: 22/10/2003
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Reviewed by:
groat
20/04/2012
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Discuss the way Williams Presents the relationship between Blanche and Stanley explaining what you think is at stake in the conflict between them.
4 star(s)This essay engages well with the task, looking closely at Williams' techniques to present Blanche and Stanley's relationships. There is good understanding shown here, especially when tragedy is discussed. I…
- Essay length: 1151 words
- Submitted: 11/07/2002
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Reviewed by:
groat
20/04/2012
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A Street Car Named Desire The Kowalskis and Du Bois have different notions
3 star(s)This essay responds well to the text, looking at differences in Williams use of speech and appearances on stage. There is a strong knowledge of the text shown here, with…
- Essay length: 1822 words
- Submitted: 21/02/2010
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Reviewed by:
groat
05/04/2012
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"Remember what Huey Long said - "Every Man is a King!"Explain how Stanley had his control, how he has had his kingship challenged and how he is trying to re-establish his control.
3 star(s)This essay responds well to the task, looking closely at Stanley's control and how this is presented by Williams. I would've liked to have seen the essay engage with the…
- Essay length: 920 words
- Submitted: 04/01/2006
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Reviewed by:
groat
20/04/2012
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In A Street Car Named Desire Tennessee Williams uses music and sound to help symbolise certain themes
3 star(s)This essay engages well with the question, having a clear focus on the effect of Williams' choice of music. I liked how there was discussion of music building atmospheric tension,…
- Essay length: 1048 words
- Submitted: 24/11/2005
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Reviewed by:
groat
05/03/2012
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Discuss the importance of the past in A Streetcar Named Desire.
3 star(s)This essay engages well with the importance of the past on the plot and the characters, however it neglects the importance of this theme to the reader. I liked how…
- Essay length: 739 words
- Submitted: 30/03/2005
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Reviewed by:
groat
05/03/2012
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