King Lear notes

A compilation of mini essay plans made on past paper questions for the King Lear text under the Edexcel syllabus, including introductions, argument strands, pieces of context and critics.

An A-Level essay from an A* student on Shakespeare's presentation of the Fool in King Lear

Not entirely complete, but includes detailed essay plans on various themes and characters in Shakespeare's 'King Lear': blindness, suffering, family relationships, justice, madness, control, Lear, Kent, Cordelia, the Fool, Edmund, and Edgar.

These notes cover every act & scene in King Lear. Notes on each scene contain important quotes with analysis, context on Jacobean England, essay title ideas and any other relevant information. I got an A at A-Level English Literature using these notes!

A* level exemplar answer to the wjec past paper question, 'How far would you agree that ‘King Lear leaves its audience clearer about what is unjust than what is just'?

a collection of exam questions on King Lear A level English Literature

This document is an essay for the GCSE and A-Level text, King Lear by Shakespeare. I personally created these revision notes while studying for my A-Levels between 2018-2020. I achieved a grade A* in English Literature, which is reflected in these notes. They are perfect for last minute revision, or if you don’t know where to start! My bundles also include essays, summaries, critical readings and more.

These notes include quotes, context and analysis of all scenes in act 4 of King Lear. notes come from a variety of sources and got me an A in A-Level English literature!

A collection of quotes from Shakespeare's 'King Lear' organised by theme. Helpful for creating essay plans, writing essays, or creating flashcards off of in preparation for exams. Themes are: justice, authority/kingship/power, family relationships, age and generational divide/mortality etc.

An essay focusing on sight as both metaphorical and physical. Includes critics

An exemplar answer for the King Lear extract question in English Lit Unit 4. Earned 93% (42 marks out of 45) and includes my teacher's feedback. Also attached is a copy of the extract including my annotations. I went on to achieve full UMS and an A* in my English exams.

A complete synopsis of King Lear containing key quotes along with an in-depth technical analysis of literary techniques used by Shakespeare. A* level/rare analysis. Very thorough summary.

A critical response to the statement ‘It is not the fall of a king, but the destruction of family bonds that has the greatest impact in King Lear’. WJEC A Level English Literature qualification. 40/45 mark.

An A grade response to the statement ‘A life of absolute power strips away insight’ in reference to Shakespeare’s King Lear. Made for WJEC A Level English Literature qualification. Teacher annotations which cover AO1 - AO5.

A collection of quotes from Shakespeare's 'King Lear' organised by theme. Helpful for creating essay plans, writing essays, or creating flashcards off of in preparation for exams. Themes are: justice, authority/kingship/power, family relationships, age and generational divide/mortality etc.

Not entirely complete, but includes detailed essay plans on various themes and characters in Shakespeare's 'King Lear': blindness, suffering, family relationships, justice, madness, control, Lear, Kent, Cordelia, the Fool, Edmund, and Edgar.

A short summary sheet including concise quotes from critics on various themes and characters in, and various contextual factors that influenced Shakespeare's 'King Lear'. Useful for making flashcards out of, for writing essays, or reading over closer to the exam.

Grade A essay on “family relationships” in Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, hand written with feedback in red pen.

Grade A essay on the theme of “madness” in Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, handwritten essay with handwritten feedback in red pen.

A4 handwritten mind map on the eponymous character King Lear from Shakespeare’s tragic play. Includes key pieces of context, key themes associated with the character, as well as their key moments and some key quotes from these.