We were discussing introductions to the paper 2 question today and we identified four elements to a good introduction to a paper 2 answer. They were:
- Define the main topic of the essay. Put this into you own words. Also make reference to the connotations and associations that you intend to explore in the plays.
- Name the plays you are going to use and identify the key episodes - about two episodes from each play - that you are going to write about in detail.
- Explain briefly and concisely how each episode addresses the main topic of the question.
- Make a couple of key comparative / contrasting points you are going to make between the two plays you are going to write about.
- be very detailed and concise in your introduction.
- give an overview or summary of your whole essay.
- avoid making any quotations in your introduction.
