Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Comments on my IOP and questions on characters in Atonement.

Criterion A: I looked at the novel in context of society in World War One, the Edwardian period, and I looked at many parts of the novel, not only concentrating on one part.
Criterion B: I did analyse the quotations pretty well, but I could identify more literary techniques and analyse in greater details the quotations. And also consider the intentions of Barker, rather than only considering the character.
Criterion C: I think I did follow a logical structure, and that there is an argument being made towards the end. However, I should link back to the argument that Rivers is regenerated throughout my IOP.
Criterion D: I didn't use much literary terms, but my style and register is appropriate.

Questions:
Cecilia: What are the changes in Cecilia throughout the novel? How is Cecilia characterized by Ian McEwan in the novel?
Briony: To what extent is Briony atoned in the novel Atonement? How does the author Ian McEwan uses Briony to foreshadow the events that are to come in the novel?
Paul Marshall: What is the significant of Paul Marshall to the novel Atonement? What is the author trying to depict through the character Paul Marshall?

1 comment:

  1. Criterion A: I would give myself a level 3. I looked a different parts of the novel and pulled out the relevant quotes and understood and interpreted them. However, I could have used less quotes and concentrated and gone into more in depth analyses of those quotes.

    Criterion B: I would give myself a level 5. I went into quite a lot of detail in my interpretation and they were all relevant to my topic question. However, I could have used more literary terms and put more expression into my tone of voice.

    Criterion C: I would give myself a level 3. The whoe IOP was structured and I did refer back to the topic questions on occassion. However, I could have made it clearer by linking it back tot he topic question more often and been more persuasive about what I was saying.

    Criterion D: I would give myself a level 4. My language varied and was clear and smooth and audible. There were rarely any mistakes that were made or stammers and such. However, I could have used more literary terms and varied my register and style more.

    QUESTIONS
    Cecilia: How is Cecilia characterized in 'Atonement' by McEwan? How does Cecilia's character develop throughout the different parts of 'Atonement'?

    Briony: To what extent has Briony succeeded in atoning? How is Briony used in a proleptic way by McEwan throughout the novel?

    Paul Marshall: How is Paul Marshall characterized in the novel 'Atonement'? Why has McEwan placed the character of Paul Marshall in the novel, what is his significance?

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