IB English A (Lit) HL Essay IA examples

How does William Shakespeare explore the themes of ambition in Macbeth through the use of characterization and symbolism?

How does Atwood’s use of symbols and rituals explore the effect of totalitarian control in the republic of Gilead in her novel The Handmaids Tale?

How does Ibsen use symbolism and dialogue to present Nora’s transformation from a conventional feminine figure to an assertive persona in A Doll’s House?

In what ways does Toni Morrison utilise location and season in ‘The Bluest Eye’ to explore the search for identity?

How does Kamila Shamsie’s use of free indirect discourse in Home Fire render the reader empathetic towards morally dubious characters?

Manifestations of Unexpected Meanings within Symbols and Stage Directions: An Analysis of the Representation of Nora’s Behavior in Henrik Ibsen’s 1879 Play, A Doll's House

How does Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie portray the power imbalance in the marriage of Ofodile and Chinaza, Nigerian immigrants living in America?

How does F. Scott Fitzgerald use color symbolism in his novel, The Great Gatsby, to criticize the illusion of the American Dream in 20th century America?

How does Samuel Beckett utilize repetition of dialogue and time in “Waiting for Godot” reveal the inherent meaninglessness of human existence?

From Oppression to Resistance: The Evolution of Female Characters in Lao She’s Teahouse and Their Representation of Chinese History through the Use of Characterization, Humor, and Symbolism.

How does Agatha Christie present Vera Claythorne’s gradual loss of consciousness in "And Then There Were None" ?

How is the theme of manipulation explored through Ibsen's portrayal of Judge Brack?

How do advertisements from Dove's 2004 Campaign for Real Beauty subtly reinforce conventional beauty norms rather than support their advocacy of promoting ‘real beauty’?

How does Malala Yousafazi use persuasive language in her 2013-2019 speeches to advocate for the importance of women’s education?

In Kiss of the Fur Queen, how does Tomson Highway use religious and cultural symbolism to depict the impact of cultural assimilation on Jeremiah Okimasis’s identity?

How are individuals world views impacted by those around them in Colson Whiteheads novel “The Nickel Boys”

How does Aleksander Solzhenitsyn utilize symbolism in One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich to communicate Shukhov’s struggle to retain his identity?

How does Sophocles reinforce gender norms in a patriarchal society through the contrasting beliefs of the characters within Antigone?

What message does Sophocles’ exploration of Creon’s tyrannos trajectory in Antigone reveal about the importance of democracy?

How, and to what effect, does Baudelaire use poetic devices to convey the relationship between environment and individual?

How does Albert Camus highlight the theme of absurdity in the novel The Stranger through the death of Maman, the trial, and the final acceptance of reality?

Exploring Dr. Rank’s Function as a Foil Character in A Doll’s House

How does Kazuo Ishiguro use characterization and symbolism in Never Let Me Go to explore the themes of dehumanization and commodification of individuals?

How does Kafka utilise religious imagery in order to reject ideas of human superiority in ‘The Metamorphosis’?

How does Keats construct images of femininity in order to express fear in his Odes?

What level of importance does David Malouf ‘An Imaginary Life’ (1978) place on the landscape in the process of Ovid’s spiritual metamorphosis during his exile in Tomis?

How does Carol Ann Duffy give female characters in Greek mythology a voice to redefine their role in relationships in her anthology ‘The World’s Wife’?

In what ways does Albert Camus use the characterisation of Meursault to present him as a vehicle of absurdism in 'The Outsider'?

The Nature of Loss in Elizabeth Bishop’s Poetry

What does Humbert Humbert’s abjection of the feminine reveal about his own existence?

How does Arthur Miller portray Willy and Biff’s perpetual dissatisfaction through an exploration of urban and rural lifestyles, in the play Death of a Salesman?

The projection of fears in Oedipus Rex

Arthur Miller’s portrayal of the quiet desperation of the American family in his play Death of a Salesman

To what extent does Humbert deserve to have a voice in Nabokov’s ‘Lolita’?

How, and to what effect, does Shakespeare use ambiguity to shape Iago’s character in Othello?

How does Euripides use the actions of characters in his play Medea to explore the sanctity of oaths and their connection to the divine?

How Does Carter Present Clothing as a Symbol of Performance in The Wolf Trilogy of The Bloody Chamber?

How does Friedrich Dürrenmatt criticise the degradation of the collective morality of citizens in a society, as portrayed in his play The Visit?

How does Ted Hughes use hyperbole to portray nature’s power in “Wind” and peace in “The Horses” to separate nature from humanity?

How and to what effect is opposition used in Blake’s Songs of Innocence and Experience, with particular reference to ‘Holy Thursday’ , ‘The Garden of Love’ and ‘London’?