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2020-2021

Year 13 - English

Date Due

Nov. 9, 2020

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Hardy rarely strays from Tess's perspective. When he does, we need to think about what it adds to our understanding. Explore how Hardy presents the midnight baptism and burial of Sorrow, commenting on how he employs language and particularly on how he employs narrative viewpoint and perspective.

v Focus closely on AO1, 2 AND 3.

v A brief introduction should focus on why this scene is important and how it links to Hardy's ideas and attitudes

v Have at least one paragraph on the impact of omniscient comment

v Have a least one paragraph on the perspective of the minor characters and what this adds.

v Add any other language ideas.

v You should deliver an intro, 3 paragraphs of detailed analysis and a brief conclusion.

v No more than 1200 words. Roughly 2 sides. Do not waffle! You may type or handwrite.