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  • IBDP English A – Analysis Tools and Solved Samples

    Analysis Tools Deployed in “God of Small Things” by Arundhati Roy Exposition Definition: Exposition provides background information necessary to understand the story, introducing the main characters, setting, and initial conflict. Example: The exposition in The God of Small Things is richly detailed, establishing the setting in Ayemenem, Kerala, India. Roy introduces the main characters and […] More

  • The Crucible Vs Persepolis – IBDP English A

    Analysis of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller Conceptual Lens: Identity: John Proctor’s Struggle: Proctor’s internal conflict centers on his identity as an honest man versus his guilt over his affair with Abigail Williams. His journey toward self-identity is marked by his efforts to preserve his name and integrity, which ultimately leads to his tragic demise. […] More

  • The Catcher in the Rye – Resource Book

    “The Catcher in the Rye” follows the story of Holden Caulfield, a sixteen-year-old boy who has been expelled from his prestigious boarding school, Pencey Prep. The novel is narrated by Holden himself, recounting the events that lead up to his mental breakdown. First, a word about the title: The title “The Catcher in the Rye” […] More

  • IBDP English A Paper 2 – Comparative Essays

    Introduction to IBDP English A Paper 2 This examination challenges students to articulate their understanding of thematic concerns, stylistic features, and the contextual significance of the works studied. Before we go further, let’s see what a comparative essay is like. Here is a sample essay: Question: “Both Charles Dickens’ Hard Times and William Blake’s poem […] More