The student effectively analyzed and interpreted the textual features and authorial choices in the work, providing convincing insights into how they symbolize societal struggles and the government's influence in Iran. The analysis was consistently linked to the chosen topic and thesis statement, demonstrating a clear understanding of how the symbolism conveyed the portrayal of the turbulent society in 20th-century Iran. Additionally, the student critically evaluated the effectiveness of the chosen examples of symbolism in portraying the societal struggles of the time. However, there was a missed opportunity to list certain textual features such as graphic weight, negative space, and facial expression, which could have enhanced the analysis.
