AIC: essay prep Flashcards
Recite the first part of the AIC thesis.
In J.B Priestley’s didactic morality play ‘An Inspector Calls’, a wide range of societal issues in the early 1900s are discussed, such as the class system, the way in which capitalism destroys community and morality, and the rampant oppression of women and the working class. Priestley’s proxy, Goole, is often used to voice his own socialist ideologies and hope that his Edwardian audience would recognise and act on the need for social change after two world wars. In the play, the character of [insert character] is used as a device to discuss the ramifications of [insert things that have ramifications] and attitudes towards [insert object of attitudes] in a capitalist, classist and sexist society. [Insert last sentence if it is needed.]
How far does Priestley present Mr Birling as a man who cares only for himself ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
Recite the timing of writing one AIC essay.
45 mins per essay
3 paragraphs + thesis + planning + conclusion
planning = 5 min
thesis = 5 min
para 1 = 10 min
para 2 = 10 min
para 3 = 10 min
conclusion = 5 min
How does Priestley explore responsibility in An Inspector Calls ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
How does Priestley present Sheila as a character who learns important lessons about herself and society ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
How does Priestley present Gerald in order to explore ideas about responsibility ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
How far does Priestley present society as unfair in An Inspector Calls ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes OR full essay, 45 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
How far does Priestley present Eric as a character who learns important lessons about society in An Inspector Calls ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
How far does Priestley present male characters as irresponsible in the play ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes OR full essay, 45 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
How does Priestley present what life is like for women in An Inspector Calls ? (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes OR full essay 45 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
How far do you agree with the statement:
“Priestley shows how inequality in society leads to tragedy.” (plan, thesis + 1 paragraph, 16 minutes)
FOR A GRADE 9 (26-30 marks) ANSWER:
- arguments should be nuanced and unique
- include 2 or more interpretations of one quote
- select individual words in quotes and analyse, don’t explain
- have 2 or more topic sentences within a paragraph
- include at least 1-2 different readings of the quote (marxist, feminist, capitalist, socialist etc.)
- include how the audience may have reacted at the time in comparison to a contemporary audience
- include the author’s possible intention for writing the quote in that way
- apply this analysis to the wider text
- include links to context where it applies (such as circumstances at the time of writing vs the time the text is set in, founding of institutions like the NHS, election of the socialist government after WW2 instead of conservative etc.)
- link points back to the topic sentence
