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OCR · GCSE · English Literature · Higher

Mr Rochester is presented: a powerful figure of authority

Q16.1 40 marks

Section B - 19th century prose. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Choose ONE question. This is the discursive option.

'Mr Rochester is presented as a powerful figure of authority.' How far do you agree with this view? Explore at least two moments from the novel to support your ideas.

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What a strong answer needs

  1. 1 view
  2. 2 two moments
  3. 3 methods
  4. 4 context
  5. 5 control

Why this answer loses marks

Treats Rochester as only powerful and ignores his vulnerability or Jane's resistance.

The mark scheme expects balanced consideration of authority and vulnerability.