they inhabit.” In the light of the above statement, compare how the main characters interact with the cultural contexts of the texts you have studied for your comparative course. (70) Expect candidates to deal in a comparative manner with how one or more of the main characters in each of the texts you have studied interact with their cultural contexts. Code C for each focused/developed comparison. Possible of discussion: - different cultures affect the experience of characters - some characters resist/rebel against their world - other characters accept/support/promote society’s values - social forces restrict/liberate individuals Etc. 2. the cultural context of a text allows you to see how values “Understanding and attitudes are shaped.” (a) Show how this statement applies to one of the texts on your comparative course. (30) Expect candidates to demonstrate a clear understanding of cultural context and how its values and attitudes are shaped in one text. The term may be understood to mean ‘shaped’ ‘constructed’, ‘expressed’, ‘moulded’, etc. Possible points: - authors/directors show how values/attitudes/mindsets are created - characters’ behaviour reinforces/undermines society’s values - powerful forces amplify cultural agendas - values/attitudes transmitted by religion, family, class - narrative features/language/images illustrate social norms Etc. 2. (b) Compare the way in which values and attitudes are shaped in two other texts on your comparative course. Support the comparisons you make by
they inhabit.” In the light of the above statement, compare how the main characters interact with the cultural contexts of the texts you have studied for your comparative course. (70) Expect candidates to deal in a comparative manner with how one or more of the main characters in each of the texts you have studied interact with their cultural contexts. Code C for each focused/developed comparison. Possible of discussion: - different cultures affect the experience of characters - some characters resist/rebel against their world - other characters accept/support/promote society’s values - social forces restrict/liberate individuals Etc. 2. “Understanding the cultural context of a text allows you to see how values and attitudes are shaped.” (a) Show how this statement applies to one of the texts on your comparative course. (30) Expect candidates to demonstrate a clear understanding of cultural context and how its values and attitudes are shaped in one text. The term ‘shaped’ may be understood to mean ‘constructed’, ‘expressed’, ‘moulded’, etc. Possible points: - authors/directors show how values/attitudes/mindsets are created - characters’ behaviour reinforces/undermines society’s values - powerful forces amplify cultural agendas - values/attitudes transmitted by religion, family, class - narrative features/language/images illustrate social norms Etc. 2. (b) Compare the way in which values and attitudes are shaped in two other texts on your comparative course. Support the comparisons you make by
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