Wednesday 4 February 2015

AS LL - STREETCAR - ANALYSIS QUESTIONS

There are 30 marks available for this task. You have 40 minutes to plan, answer and edit your essay style answer. this question in the exam

These are the two assessment objectives you will be marked on for this task.

AO1 (Marks out of 15)

Select and apply relevant concepts and approaches from integrated linguistic & literary study, using appropriate terminology and accurate, coherent written expression

AO2 (Marks out of 15)

Demonstrate detailed critical understanding in analysing ways in which structure, form and language shape meanings in a range of spoken and written texts

1 Explore how Williams portrays the relationship between Stella and Stanley.
In your answer you should consider:
  • Williams’s language choices
  • dramatic techniques.

2 How does Williams present the relationship between Blanche and Mitch?
In your answer you should consider
  • Williams’s language choices
  • dramatic techniques.

3 How does Williams portray Stanley in Scenes 10 and 11?
In your answer you should consider:
  • Williams’s language choices
  • dramatic techniques.

4 How does Williams present Blanche’s fantasy and delusion?
Choose two or three extracts to explore in detail.
In your answer you should consider:
  • Williams’s language choices
  • dramatic techniques
5 How does Williams present Blanche’s desire?
Choose two or three extracts to explore in detail.
  • Williams’s language choices
  • dramatic techniques.

6 How does Williams present male characters?
Choose two or three extracts to explore in detail.
  • Williams’s language choices
  • dramatic techniques