Selection and treatment of material in response to a question for written task two (critical response)

Objectives

1. Select a passage from part three or four of the novel that contains an interesting or provocative idea relating to the following question which you can explore in detail:

Power and privilege: how and why is a social group presented in a particular way?

2. Familiarize yourself with written task 2 (critical response) criterion B

Below is criterion B from the written task 2 rubric:

Criterion B: Response to the question To what extent is there an understanding of the expectations of the question shown? How relevant and focused is the response to these expectations? Is the response supported by well-chosen references to the text(s)?

Task

Pick a passage of roughly 30-40 lines from either part three (early sixties) or part four (late sixties) of the novel which focuses on the portrayal of one of the social groups in the novel. You should take into account: characterization, setting, imagery, a particular motif etc. Use criterion B above to guide your choice of passage.

Prepare a justification for the importance your choice of passage in the novel. You should use criterion B for this stage. The aim is to justify your choice of passage by analyzing the way that a particular social group is portrayed, by focusing on aspects such as:

Characterization Context Literary features Plot development Themes and/or motifs

You must include specific quotations in your justification.

You will present your passage and your justification to your class.