The student effectively connects the chosen extracts/works to the global issue of reluctance to have conversations about death in society. Both the literary text 'Holy Sonnet 10' by John Donne and the non-literary ad campaign 'Whatever You Call It' by Marie Curie Foundation are directly linked to the global issue. The ideas and discussion of the global issue are well-supported by the two extracts/works chosen, providing strong support for the exploration of the global issue. Additionally, the references to the extracts/works are well-chosen and effectively support the student’s ideas, demonstrating a clear connection to the student’s ideas about encouraging conversations about death. Although the student has demonstrated a correct understanding of the literal meaning of the first piece of work chosen, they would have been advised to provide more context for the non-literary work and recall more relevant details from the two extracts/works. Nonetheless, the student demonstrates an excellent and insightful understanding of the message behind the two extracts/works and effectively analyzes and interprets them in relation to the global issue, making frequent references to the extracts/works by quoting and paraphrasing specific lines and examples. The student also draws correct and in-depth conclusions about how the global issue is presented and utilized in the two extracts/works, providing a comprehensive understanding of their significance in the general works and in relation to the global issue. Finally, the student’s analysis and interpretation are persuasive in relation to the global issue and its implications, effectively persuading the audience about the importance of addressing the global issue of reluctance to have conversations about death in society.
