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The shape of a strong Paper 2 essay?
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Comparative thesis → woven evaluated comparative paragraphs → conclusion with a payoff.
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What does the thesis do?
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Makes one arguable claim about both works.
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How are paragraphs built?
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Each covers both works on one point, analysing AND comparing choices.
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What makes a comparison stand out?
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Weaving, evaluation, and a conclusion that reveals something.
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Memorise wording or method?
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Method — your works are your own.
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In this exemplar, both works reject courage as…
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Spectacle / visible applauded action.
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Where do both locate real courage?
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In an unseen, repeated act (staying; writing the letters).
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The conclusion's payoff here?
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Real courage is the kind no one thinks to applaud.
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Which criteria does the exemplar hit?
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All five: A, B1, B2, C, D.
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Two mini-essays vs a woven comparison?
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A strong answer weaves both works in every paragraph; two mini-essays don't.
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