Extended Essay Supervisor Proposal

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Student Name Rahim Merchant

Student Number 782147

Subject of EE Proposal Language and Literature

IB Subject was Taken at HL

Higher Level OR Standard Level

Subject Choice 2rd

1st, 2nd, 3rd

EE Title Sentence Comparison in the ways in which literary techniques are used in the
novels John Steinbeck’s Mice of Men and Mark Twain's The
Adventure of Huckleberry Finn demonstrate the theme of friendship.

Research Question How do different literary techniques used in the novels John
(3 Limiting Factors & Question Starter) Steinbeck’s Mice of Men and Mark Twain's The Adventure of
Huckleberry Finn demonstrate the theme of friendship?

Methodology
3 Criteria from DP Subject
with SPECIFIC
Examples LINKED to the Topic
Source - John Steibeck’s Mice of Men and Mark Twain's The
Adventure of Huckleberry Finn
Literary Elements
Literary Techniques - the theme of friendship

(2 Sentences per criteria)

Context The theme of friendship is depicted in both novels by two friends who
(3-5 Sentences) have had hardships. Although both friends have little in common with
each other and have a non-traditional friendship, they support and
protect each other. Their companionship is unique and can be depicted
to show similarities and differences.

TWO Arguments 1) The friendships in both novels were one-sided where only
individuals benefited from the friendship.
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(1 sentence per argument) 2) The friendships in both novels were equal and both
individuals benefited from the friendships.

Scope The question will answer the development of the main characters and
(3-5 Sentences) their unique friendships by comparing and contrasting the use of
literary techniques.

The theme of friendship will be depicted and explored on whether the

friendship was beneficial to both companions. The essay will also
display the challenges of their friendship and how they overcame the
challenges in their relationships through the authorial choice.

Worthiness The comparison of friendship between Mice of Men and Huckleberry

(2-3 Sentences) Finn has not been investigated or covered yet.

This investigation explores the validity and reliability of literary

devices to show the theme of friendships in both novels.

The conclusion arrived at will enable a greater understanding of the

comparison of friendships in both novels.

Thesis The theme in both novels demonstrated an equal friendship where

(1 Sentence) both individuals were able to grow and learn from their friendships.

Topic Experts -primary sources

(1-2 Experts)

Working Bibliography - HuckleBerry Finn

(2-6 sources) - Mice of Men