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Coolmate:
--- Quote from: Xeno on November 13, 2020, 12:40:51 pm ---Hi there!
I'm really stumped on how to start my thesis for this question and was wondering if I could please get some pointers.
Question: How effectively do texts reveal the paradoxical nature of human behaviour and motivation? Relate to the Crucible and one other related text.
Thanks,
Xeno
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Hey Xeno!
Welcome to the forums ;D
Whilst I didn't study 'The Crucible' during the HSC, below I have written how I would approach this question:
✏When answering essay questions, I like to include a cause and effect element into the first sentence to indicate that I am engaging with the question
✏Introduce your text/s next and other information about them (make sure it is succint)
✏Add a final statement regarding the question to demonstrate that your introduction/ thesis has engaged with the question
This is how I would write it:
"The ability for texts to reveal paradoxes is generated by the analysis of humans and their motivations and behaviours. In Arthur Miller's, "The Crucible" (1952) and (INSERT related text here), this is highlighted through their (INSERT what type of voice they both write in) voice, engagement with characters and (Add something else here). It is literary techniques, form and context that illustrates(What does the text illustrate about humans and their behaviours/ motivations)." Now introduce your thematic concerns and a final statement regarding the question.
I hope this helps!
Coolmate 8)
Xeno:
Thank you :)
Coolmate:
--- Quote from: Xeno on November 13, 2020, 05:15:05 pm ---Thank you :)
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That's ok! ;D
mobicman:
Hey guys,
With an integrated paragraph that includes both texts, how would you keep a sophisticated integration "flow" (like referring to both texts throughout the whole paragraph) which doesn't look like two paragraphs joined together?
Justin_L:
--- Quote from: mobicman on March 02, 2021, 09:33:41 pm ---Hey guys,
With an integrated paragraph that includes both texts, how would you keep a sophisticated integration "flow" (like referring to both texts throughout the whole paragraph) which doesn't look like two paragraphs joined together?
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Hi mobicman,
Welcome to the forums!
Personally, I use integrated paragraphs to draw links between texts, so if I were comparing two texts such as in HSC English Module A, I might say something like
"Text A uses this x technique to show z, linking back to topic/theme. Resonantly/dissonant, Text B uses this y technique to show z, reframing/reimagining/etc Text A's portrayal of topic/theme through...".
I generally construct my integrated paragraphs thematically, so that I can explore how two texts differ or coincide with their portrayal of a particular theme or topic and then base my essay around 2-3 themes depending on the essay question.
Let me know if this was unclear, or if you have any other questions!
Justin
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