To what extent does the portrayal of female characters in Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles contribute to the reader’s understanding of Greek patriarchal society?SL
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Official IB Result
IB Grade: A
Criteria A: Focus and Method
5/6
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3
6
Criteria Strands
A.1Topic communication and clarity
Excellent
A.2Research question focus and appropriateness
Excellent
A.3Methodology completeness and effectiveness
Good
Criteria Feedback
- You state a clear line of inquiry from the beginning and keep the investigation consistently focused on the chosen text and topic.
- Your method is visible in the way you combine close reading with secondary scholarship and recurring textual evidence.
- You organise the investigation in a logical way that helps the reader follow your argument across different female characters.
- Some of the contextual discussion is broader than necessary and could be narrowed sooner to the specific question.
- A few sources are used supportively rather than being clearly justified as the most relevant or authoritative choices.
- The analytical method could be signposted more explicitly at times so your process is easier to follow.
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
5/6
0
3
6
Criteria Strands
B.1Knowledge of topic and sources
Good
B.2Use of terminology and concepts
Good
Criteria Feedback
- You show strong knowledge of the novel and of the mythic and cultural background needed to interpret it.
- You use literary terminology accurately in most places, especially when discussing characterisation, imagery, diction, contrast, and objectification.
- You usually connect quotations to your interpretive claims in a way that shows clear understanding of how meaning is created.
- Some contextual claims would benefit from sharper distinctions between mythic tradition, historical Greek society, and the modern retelling.
- At times your terminology becomes broad or repetitive rather than precise.
- A few points would be stronger if you grounded them in a more specific textual detail before drawing the conclusion.
Criteria C: Critical Thinking
10/12
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6
12
Criteria Strands
C.1Research quality and relevance
Good
C.2Analysis depth and effectiveness
Good
C.3Discussion and evaluation
Moderate
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Presentation
4/4
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2
4
Criteria Strands
D.1Structure appropriateness
Excellent
D.2Layout and formatting
Excellent
Criteria Feedback
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