The student's proposed topic of the essay, which examines the portrayal of witchcraft in Madeline Miller's 'Circe' as a representation of female power in a patriarchal society, is appropriate for the subject of English Language and Literature. The research question is detailed, focused, and clearly posed as a question. The essay presents a rationale for the choice of the research question, explains how the analysis will be conducted, and incorporates a critical discussion of source material to support the arguments, contributing to a well-structured and comprehensive analysis.