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Mark Scheme – Question 5 Explore Jem’s changing understanding of justice in To Kill a Mockingbird . You must consider the context of the novel in your answer. Examiners should be alert to a variety of responses and should reward points that are clearly based on evidence from the text. This is not an exhaustive list but the following points may be made: (AO1) Jem initially has a fairly simple belief that the justice system should be fair and that people should be judged according to the evidence. During Tom Robinson’s trial, Jem listens carefully to the evidence and becomes convinced that Tom should be found not guilty . He is therefore shocked when the jury reaches a guilty verdict. Jem's disbelief is shown when he asks, “How could they do it, how could they?” His repeated question shows his shock and confusion and suggests that he cannot understand how the jury could ignore the evidence. Jem feels that the verdict is morally wrong. His reaction, “It ain’t right” , shows ...
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  Re-read Half-caste and Search For My Tongue . Compare the ways the writers present societal expectations . You should make reference to language, form and structure. Support your answer with examples from the poems.4 Examiners should be alert to a variety of responses and should reward points that are clearly based on comparison of the two poems. Evidence of a degree of personal response must be given. It is not sufficient to summarise or paraphrase, nor is it sufficient simply to list literary devices. Half-caste (AO2) Responses may include: the poem challenges the expectations of society to place people into simple categories, especially through the idea of being called ‘half-caste’ the speaker uses a direct and challenging voice from the opening, ‘Excuse me’, immediately questioning the attitudes of others the repeated command ‘Explain yuself’ shows that the speaker refuses to accept society’s way of thinking the use of Jamaican Creole ...
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