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High
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Comment
An assured answer, well structured and fluently expressed. The candidate shows a sound knowledge of the play, referring effectively to key events in the play and making good use of quotations. The response includes some effective personal interpretation and analysis, and suggests critical alternative interpretations. It also shows awareness of social and literary context. The conclusion is subtly balanced but could also have commented on Stella’s decision not to believe Blanche at the end.
To improve the answer:
- Give more detailed analysis of the implications of textual evidence (AO2).
- Give more analysis of the dramatic effect on audiences, not forgetting stage directions (AO3).
- Provide a little more context, and tie in any literary cross-references more securely (AO5).
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