Explain how the passage relates to the themes of the text. Always explain the passage’s immediate context: what events precede the extract? Pay close attention to the detail of the passage, to setting and characterisation.
This might be a particular character, mood and atmosphere, dialogue, behaviour or feelings. When answering an extract question, it’s important to focus on exactly what the question has asked you to discuss. Ask yourself why this passage has been chosen, why is it important? Where does it come in the text? Does it introduce significant characters or significant themes? What happens afterwards? Does the passage foreshadow later events? Do any characters experience change? Think about the point where the extract ends: why do you think it ends where it does instead of somewhere else? What is significant about the final line?
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