1. COMPARING DR FAUSTUS
AND THE PARDONER’S TALE
L/O: Can I respond to an exam style
question?

2. Starter
 Create a list of connectives which compare and
contrast.
Compare Contrast
Equally Whereas

3. Writing the essay…
How many quotes should you include in your
response?
 Aim to use at least four and make reference to a critic
if possible. This is crucial to show your knowledge of
the texts and wider reading.
How do I get top marks?
 By planning. A poorly structured essay is not going to
achieve a Band 6 grade. Spend 5-10 minutes
considering the question and the organization of your
response. Write down key words, connectives and
quotes BEFORE you begin your essay.

4. Plan a response…
 How is corruption explored in Dr Faustus
and The Pardoner’s Tale?

5. Corruption…
Definition: dishonest
Corrupt nature of or fraudulent conduct
the Pardoner – Corruption of the
lies, sells fake church - Pardoner
relics etc
Pardoner’s lack Corruption of
of guilt / evident Corruptio
mankind – both
conscience n texts
Corruption of Desire for
Corrupt acts /
officials knowledge and
practices in
power corrupts
both texts
Faustus

6. Plan a response…
 How is corruption explored in Dr Faustus
and The Pardoner’s Tale?
 Spend 25 minutes responding to the
question about corruption.

7. Plenary
 We are going to listen to your responses.