****2014 LC English Paper Two 2014 - Higher Level - Before and after discussion****

im stuck! cnt tink of gud name

What are the chances that theme will come up on the comparative ?

MightyMandarin

im stuck! cnt tink of gud name wrote: »

What are the chances that theme will come up on the comparative ?

About the same as cultural context. It's highly unlikely both will come up.

TheBoss11

Why are people doubting CC?

Mayo4sam14

For the comparative can you just write about two texts or do you have to talk about the three??

ms.tinx

Ok so we were only taught cultural context nd theme r issue abuse of power which is more likely to come up..... freaking out here :-/

MightyMandarin

Mayo4sam14 wrote: »

For the comparative can you just write about two texts or do you have to talk about the three??

Refer to 3 in your essay, but you can talk about 2 in a paragraph if you want. Some texts eg Casablanca, have very little to write about under certain headings eg Religion, so I normally just write about 2 texts under Religion. I would only do this sparingly though.

sifnband

Mayo4sam14 wrote: »

For the comparative can you just write about two texts or do you have to talk about the three??

I think it says you must refer to at least two (don't take my word for that) but it's best to refer to all three

sifnband

Dream paper:
- Dickinson
-Lady Macbeth/Banquo
-General Vision and Viewpoint

ms.tinx

Mayo4sam14 wrote: »

For the comparative can you just write about two texts or do you have to talk about the three??

3 but the question might split it into 2 parts a) compare 2 nd b) discuss the other

TheBoss11

ms.tinx wrote: »

Ok so we were only taught cultural context nd theme r issue abuse of power which is more likely to come up..... freaking out here :-/

One of them has to come up, I'd probably say theme

onethreefive

I am completely scewed for Macbeth. I don't think I know enough. So paranoid I'm going to fail English

b0gg3r

You can answer on two Texts if the question specifies "At least TWO texts".

In terms of length (I know it's not a about length) is this enough?

Poetry: 4-4.5 pages
Unseen poetry: 1-1.5 pages
Comparative: 5-6 pages
Macbeth: 4.5 pages

jazz101

Why are people doubting cultural context coming up?

b0gg3r

jazz101 wrote: »

Why are people doubting cultural context coming up?

I think because it came up last year.

gal555

sifnband wrote: »

Dream paper:
- Dickinson
-Lady Macbeth/Banquo
-General Vision and Viewpoint

I am the exact same.
Keep the fingers crossed!!

jazz101

b0gg3r wrote: »

I think because it came up last year.

Uh oh. It's the only one I'm confident answering.

Just to clarify.. am I right in saying that at least two of GVV, CC and Theme will definitely come up?

Aarong9224

jazz101 wrote: »

Just to clarify.. am I right in saying that at least two of GVV, CC and Theme will definitely come up?

Yep two of those.

sifnband

jazz101 wrote: »

Just to clarify.. am I right in saying that at least two of GVV, CC and Theme will definitely come up?

Yes

jazz101

Lovely, I might be OK so. Thanks for that!

b0gg3r

What length are ye writing for yer answer?

Gaw_

Any tips for ploughing through the questions faster? I failed to start and failed to finish a question in Paper 1 unfortunately. I did allocate timing, but I just wasn't able to finish them in that time.

FatRat

Gaw_ wrote: »

Any tips for ploughing through the questions faster? I failed to start and failed to finish a question in Paper 1 unfortunately. I did allocate timing, but I just wasn't able to finish them in that time.

Leave the one you're least confident in answering until last. Make sure you do the unseen poetry, however.

Calvin

I have learned general Macbeth quotes so that I can answer a qs on kingship, AvR, Macbeth and lady Macbeth. Also learned general quotes that I can use in theme or issue or cultural context. Only know Heaney quotes and half know Dickinson's poetry. Please Heaney appear on poetry!!!

robman60

I hope there's a Never Let Me Go question about Kathy as a narrator. Anything about the relationships between the characters wouldn't suit me at all.

1995

Chances of Yeats coming up just studied him ??????

robman60

1995 wrote: »

Chances of Yeats coming up just studied him ??????

It's 1/2 statistically but I'd put him as a 70% chance of coming up. I'm just speculating but I think he's likely to appear.

1995

robman60 wrote: »

It's 1/2 statistically but I'd put him as a 70% chance of coming up. I'm just speculating but I think he's likely to appear.

Cheers dunno who yeah are but you have put my mind at rest for the moment :L

whiteandlight

Have we any 5th year attendents posting this year to tell us whats on??!

unknowngirl!!

The suspense is killing me... Anyone???

Nidgeweasel

Tense times if there's no sign of wee seamus.