The student lists several textual features and authorial choices from Duffy's poetry, including violent imagery in "Medusa" and rhetorical questions in "Mrs. Midas," demonstrating an understanding of their contribution to the themes and messages. The analysis is convincing and insightful, effectively examining the emotional complexity of characters and their transformations, such as Mrs. Midas' longing and Medusa's empowerment. The student directly links their analysis to the thesis on reclaimed female voices, interpreting how Duffy challenges patriarchal narratives through specific poetic devices in "Little Red Cap," "Mrs. Midas," and "Medusa." Additionally, the evaluation of textual features shows how Duffy's choices convey the themes of female agency and emotional intensity, reinforcing the main argument throughout the essay.
