General Vision and Viewpoint - Sample Essay and Annotation Activity

This resource is a sample H1 essay that answers the following question:

“The general vision and viewpoint of a text can be determined by the success or failure of a central character in his/her efforts to achieve fulfilment.”

In light of the above statement, compare the general vision and viewpoint in at least two texts you have studied in your comparative course.

The essay answers the question using the texts Ladybird by Greta Gerwig and Philadelphia, Here I Come! by Brian Friel.

The resource includes the following:

• The essay with no annotations
• Instructions and guidelines for students on how to annotate it (Finding key moments, references to the mode, references to the question, quotation marks, etc)
• A copy of the essay with all annotations completed

This resource is a perfect example of how to answer the comparative study question. It is well-written, insightful, and well-argued. The annotations are clear and helpful, and they provide students with a good understanding of how to analyze a text and support their arguments with evidence.

Overall, this is an excellent resource for students who are preparing for the Leaving Certificate Exam.