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Suggestion You should back up this point with specific case studies of TNCs exploiting workers, which would strengthen your AO2 analysis.
Positive Good focus on Ozymandias’ arrogance and sense of power, this shows clear understanding. (AO1)
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Explore how Shakespeare presents the attitudes of Macbeth and Banquo towards the supernatural. In Macbeth, the supernatural is a significant element that influences the attitudes and actions of both Macbeth and Banquo. The supernatural is introduced early in the play through the figure of the three witches, whose prophecies set the stage for Macbeth's ambition, eventual rise to power, and ultimate downfall. In the extract from Act 1 Scene 3, Shakespeare presents Macbeth and Banquo’s contrasting attitudes towards the supernatural immediately after hearing the witches' prophecies.

In the extract, Macbeth experiences a duality of emotion. He is clearly intrigued and ruminates on the prophecies, recognising their potential for both good and ill; he states, "Cannot be ill, cannot be good." Macbeth is aware of the moral implications of the witches' prophecies and begins to view them with a combination of hope and dread. His immediate reaction to being named Thane of Cawdor causes him to fantasize about becoming king, which fills him with horror, suggesting his vivid imagination and understanding that such thoughts are against nature. This internal conflict reflects an initial cautiousness and awareness of the unnaturalness of the witches’ words, illustrated by his reflection on the horrifying imagery: "whose horrid image doth unfix my hair / And make my seated heart knock at my ribs." This indicates that Macbeth’s fascination with the supernatural is tinged with fear and confusion, creating a conflict within him that drives much of the play’s narrative.
Assess the impact of TNCs on creating both winners and losers for people and environments. While TNCs often bring investment, job opportunities, and improved infrastructure to host countries, often the jobs provided can exploit workers with low wages and poor working conditions. Furthermore, profits generated by TNCs frequently flow back to their home countries rather than being reinvested locally, exacerbating income inequality. However, the job creation and investment that they bring to areas has improved standards of living for some, making them “winners.” Additionally, the transfer of skills and technology can help local economies develop their infrastructure, which can lead to economic growth especially if they apply this to other industries.
Compare the ways in which conflict and power are shown in ‘Ozymandias’ and one other poem you have studied. In "Ozymandias," the theme of power is depicted as temporary and ultimately insignificant in the face of time and nature. The poem describes the ruined statue of a once-mighty king whose inscription reads, “Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!” This demonstrates Ozymandias’ belief in his own greatness and the extent of his power. However, the surrounding “boundless and bare” desert emphasizes the futility of his arrogance, as time has reduced his empire to nothing but ruins. Shelley’s use of irony in this inscription reveals the conflict between human ambition and the inevitable decay caused by time. This irony serves as a critique of rulers who believe their power will l

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 AO1: 10/12 AO2: 10/12 AO3: 4/6

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Highlight AOs AO1 AO2 AO3 In the play, Shakespeare presents the supernatural as to something which inverts and subverts morals through the use of manipulation, and an understanding of the weaknesses of their specific interlockers, and overall as a catalyst for what causes the protagonist’s downfall.

In the extract, the audience is immediately made aware of Banquo’s doubts towards the supernatural, making a remark of how ‘tis strange’. The use of this immediate doubt from Banquo signifys to the audience perhaps his persception for hinesight. This is further amplified by the objectification of the witches as those of ‘instruments’, AO1 Balanced argument, showing understanding of the role of supernatural in the play and its impact on the protagonist.

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