GCSE: English Literature: Prose Fiction: By Author: Thomas Hardy Coursework

"A good attempt of the question posed, and you have thought of many reasons why Tess can be seen as a victim. You have analysed the question in detail, and have thought about what is meant by 'that's the law'. Your writing is quite formal and sophisticated, which shows that you have understood the novel. Quotes from the novel need to be included, so that you can refer directly to the text. This is a very short piece of work, so much more would need to gain a high mark. There are some spelling errors and punctuation issues which need to be addressed. TSR User: boosh_slayer"

"There are some excellent points made in the essay, which state why Tess should be conisdered 'pure'. Your points are developed very well, and it shows that you obviously understand the novel, and understand the question. Good quotes are used as evidence - though the first quote that you explain is not included in the essay. There are many more points you could have made, such as Hardy's comparisons of Tess to numerous different animals. You could go on to examine the other side of the argument, as this would balance out the piece of writing. Overall, it's a bit short, but the main points are made. If this was expanded into an essay, I'm sure it would achieve a high grade. TSR User: boosh_slayer"

"This piece of writing explores different aspects to do with the time in which the novel was set. You've made some good points, which you have started to explain. Many of these points could be extended slightly though, and also some quotes would have also been good, so that you could use them as evidence. This is a good start to an essay, but you need to cover many more aspects of the novel, in order to achieve a high grade. Considering the title of the essay, the actual setting (as in landscape) of the novel could have been spoken about. For example, the two farms in which Tess works at reflect her mood in the novel at that time. Also, Tess' scene at stonehenge is very significant and uses a lot of symbolism to portray Tess' innocence. TSR User: boosh_slayer"

"This essay includes some excellent analysis of the scene in which Alec takes advantage of Tess. The scene itself has not only been described, but you have analysed numerous parts in the chapter, which you are then able to make some interesting points from. The quotes you have chosen are very suitable for the essay, and you have embedded them into your essay very nicely. You have explored each quote in detail, which shows that you have a deep understanding of the text. A stronger introduction and conclusion could have been included. TSR User: boosh_slayer"

"Your introduction could have included some background information about Hardy and it could also state when the poem was written. There is some excellent language analysis of numerous quotes from the poem, which you have developed in great detail. Some interesting points about the poem have been made, which shows that you have a deep understanding of what Hardy is trying to say. If this piece of work is to be used as an essay, it would need to be much greater in length, and each line would have to be looked at very closely. Lastly, a conclusion would also be good at the end, to sum up what you've discovered from the poem. TSR User: boosh_slayer"