In this section, we will look at an example essay question with strategies and ideas of how to approach it. There will be some example responses to aid your writing process.
Below are the Assessment Objectives for your Literature exam. Make sure you remember these, as it is important you understand what you’re being assessed on.
| Objective | What does it mean? |
|---|---|
| AO1 | Read and understand the texts. |
| Respond to the texts personally – developing your opinion and thoughts. | |
| Use evidence to support your points. | |
| AO2 | Analyse the language Brontë has used – why has she done this? Effects? |
| Analyse how Brontë has created her novel and how it is put together (the structure of it) – why has she done this? Effects? | |
| Analyse the form Brontë has used – why has she written a bildungsroman in the first person? Effects? | |
| AO3 | Understand how the Victorian period impacted on Brontë's writing. Think about religion, class, family, the role of women, love and marriage. |
| AO4 | Write accurately using correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. |