Some ideas to think about as you prepare:
Sian’s syllabus has some excellent keywords which you might organize your ideas and your essay around. Don’t think that you’re confined to this though – if you want to talk about something else in a clear and coherent manner, by all means do so, but remember it should relate to the course in some way.
I won’t mark an outline. This doesn’t mean you should refrain from using one. They’re really helpful to organize your ideas and plan your essay in a short amount of time. It will also allow me to comment on whether your larger plan for the essay is feasible for 50 minutes: don’t try to do too much.
I’m looking for you to write an analytical essay that focuses on the passage I’ll provide and gestures to the larger text more generally. Write clear sentences to communicate your ideas – I understand you’re pressed for time. Sometimes saying it simply is more effective than using run-on sentences and experimental punctuation.
