📖 10/10 VCE English Essay – We Have Always Lived in the Castle
 
💡 Topic: How does Jackson attempt to convince her audience of the evils of conventionality?
This full-mark VCE English essay provides a high-scoring response to the way Shirley Jackson critiques social conformity and conventionality in We Have Always Lived in the Castle. Written by a Raw 50 scorer, this essay delivers:
 
✅ Sophisticated Argument & Analysis – Explores how Jackson portrays conventional society as cruel, oppressive, and inherently violent, contrasting it with Merricat’s isolated yet harmonious world. Examines the mob mentality of the villagers, gender roles, and societal expectations as tools of oppression.
✅ High-Scoring Structure – Clear topic sentences, seamless integration of evidence, and precise linking to the prompt to showcase critical thinking.
✅ Advanced Language & Expression – Academic yet engaging prose that meets VCE examiner expectations for high-level responses.
✅ Annotated Insights – Key writing techniques highlighted to show why this essay scores full marks and how you can apply them to your own writing.
 
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