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Donors consider their futures
Section A part b for Never Let Me Go.
Explore another moment in Never Let Me Go where the donors consider their futures.
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Marking points
- 1 Chooses a relevant moment from Never Let Me Go.
- 2 Explores donors considering their futures.
- 3 Uses references and analyses methods.
- 4 May use any valid moment including the official examples.
Full-mark answer
A strong answer would select a precise moment, such as the donors joking about unzipping organs or Tommy's rage after deferrals are denied, and explain how Ishiguro presents their attempts to face or avoid their future through language, tone and symbolism.
Why this answer loses marks
The donors are sad because their futures are controlled.
This is too general; it needs a specific other moment and references from Never Let Me Go.