Complicity Comments

Understanding Understanding of the central concerns is clearly demonstrated here. The issue of “human nature and morality which provokes us to question ourselves” is taken in a rather idiosyncratic way, but there is some depth of thought. The care with which aspects of the text are chosen to illustrate Andy’s character shows knowledge of the text as a whole. Analysis Characterisation is skilfully dealt with; theme, structure and narrative voice are understood and commented on sensibly. Evaluation There is clear engagement with the characters and with the ideas of the novel, as well as explicit expression of the candidate’s views. Expression The statement of intent at the beginning of the essay is adhered to throughout, and an effective, if unusual, line of argument on the theme is developed. There is a good command of language and critical terminology. This response easily meets the requirements of the criteria in all areas. The concentration on Andy, as opposed to Cameron, has allowed the candidate to follow the line of thought fairly economically, without becoming enmeshed in narrative.