Module B, By Richard Kane

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So my first point is on your introduction. Because the essay is on Module B, I think it's important to mention more about what a critical study actually does - so maybe in your introduction, take out the stuff about Kane's actual context and add stuff in about (a) the importance of a critical study (b) Welles' use of innovative cinematic construction and textual flair and (c) you'll want to include the themes which you'll be exploring a little more clearly.

Also with your first paragraph, you start off by mentioning that the film explores power, but maybe add on exactly what Welles says about power. Also you've got a whole bunch of quotes and analysis, but they're not really tied up with one idea. So maybe think you yourself - What does Citizen

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