I'm completely new to English GCSE, as I've just started year 10 this term; and already (next Tuesday) I have a coursework essay I have to complete in exam conditions - 2 hours to write 6 planned paragraphs. As I'm a perfectionist, I stress a lot. I'm in the process of planning my essay this evening, as my teacher has 'prepared' us with 4 weeks of practice on the easiest character to write about.
Recently we were told the exam question would be "How does John Steinbeck present the character of Curley's wife in Of Mice and Men?"
I've decided I'm going to write an introduction, paragraph on appearance(including how being a woman excludes her), others perspective/what others say, her loneliness, her dream, her attitude towards others and herself, and then a conclusion.
However, I'm not allowed any notes in the exam conditions or an essay plan, except from page numbers for quotes and sub-titles for the paragraphs i'm going to write (e.g 'appearance').
Can you please give me constructive criticism on my introduction:
"In 'Of Mice and Men' John Steinbeck presents Curley's Wife in a rather one-dymensional portrayal throughout the novel; as her character says, for the most part, a little enigmatic. An obvious example of this would be her lack of name. With the use of the possessive apostrophe, she is continuously referred to a possession of her husband; therefore, with her lack of name she is almost insignificant. However, Steinbeck subtly drops hints throughout Of Mice and Men that triggers thoughts in the readers conscience that there is more to Curley's Wife that is easily deduced."
Also, any advice on how to deal with this stress? I think it'd be easier on me if 1) I could do my essay at home. 2) I would be able to re-do it if I get a bad grade - however, both is not possible.
Thanks in advance!!
xo
Recently we were told the exam question would be "How does John Steinbeck present the character of Curley's wife in Of Mice and Men?"
I've decided I'm going to write an introduction, paragraph on appearance(including how being a woman excludes her), others perspective/what others say, her loneliness, her dream, her attitude towards others and herself, and then a conclusion.
However, I'm not allowed any notes in the exam conditions or an essay plan, except from page numbers for quotes and sub-titles for the paragraphs i'm going to write (e.g 'appearance').
Can you please give me constructive criticism on my introduction:
"In 'Of Mice and Men' John Steinbeck presents Curley's Wife in a rather one-dymensional portrayal throughout the novel; as her character says, for the most part, a little enigmatic. An obvious example of this would be her lack of name. With the use of the possessive apostrophe, she is continuously referred to a possession of her husband; therefore, with her lack of name she is almost insignificant. However, Steinbeck subtly drops hints throughout Of Mice and Men that triggers thoughts in the readers conscience that there is more to Curley's Wife that is easily deduced."
Also, any advice on how to deal with this stress? I think it'd be easier on me if 1) I could do my essay at home. 2) I would be able to re-do it if I get a bad grade - however, both is not possible.
Thanks in advance!!
xo