How does Sylvia Plath portray the protagonist’s depression in her novel “The Bell Jar”, in the 1950s?SL
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C
Official IB Result
IB Grade: C
Criteria A: Focus and Method
4/6
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3
6
Criteria StrandsPro
A.1Topic communication and appropriateness
Excellent
A.2Research question clarity and focus
Excellent
A.3Methodology completeness
Moderate
Criteria Feedback
- Precise and consistent literary focus on Esther Greenwood’s depression within a 1950s context
- Clearly stated and focused research question that drives each major section
- Use of section headings and quotations that directly connect back to the research question
- Methodology lacks clear explanation of source selection criteria and search strategy
- Inconsistent citation practice and no explicit rationale for the “free flow method”
- Exceeds the 4 000-word limit and includes occasional digressions into general plot summary
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
3/6
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3
6
Criteria StrandsPro
B.1Application of source material
Moderate
B.2Subject knowledge
Moderate
B.3Use of terminology and concepts
Moderate
Criteria Feedback
- Use of primary quotations and secondary sources that are mostly relevant to mental-health history
- Clear and coherent subject knowledge of plot events and historical context
- Accurate definition and reuse of key psychological and literary terms
- Uneven integration of sources with some factual statements unreferenced
- Large narrative passages reduce analytical depth
- Inconsistent citation formatting and occasional imprecise terminology
Criteria C: Critical Thinking
4/12
0
6
12
Criteria StrandsPro
C.1Research quality
Poor
C.2Analysis depth
Poor
C.3Discussion and evaluation
Poor
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Presentation
3/4
0
2
4
Criteria StrandsPro
D.1Structure appropriateness
Good
D.2Layout considerations
Good
Criteria Feedback
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