A2 unit 4 shakespeare - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

The essay question answered in this document is "The play shows passion triumphing over the constraints of duty and honour". Evaluate the presentation of passion in the play in light of this statement. Evaluate your ideas in light of contexts.' This is an A* graded essay with clear, key examples from the text and in-depth, critical analysis

The essay question answered in the document is “Cleopatra rises above the political machinations and the grim reality of the world of the play.” In light of this statement, evaluate Shakespeare’s presentation of Cleopatra, in the course of your answer consider the ways in which the plays can be interpreted.' This is an A* graded answer with clear, key examples from the text and in-depth critical analysis.

The essay question explores Shakespeare's characterisation of Cleopatra in his play, 'Anthony and Cleopatra'. This is an A* graded essay with key, clear examples from the text and detailed analysis.

mock exam questions A Level English Literature King Lear

Revision Notes on King Lear a collection of exam questions (some indicative content provided in relation to certain questions)

A bank of exam questions on King Lear for English A LEVEL

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 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.

Contents: - Quotes, analysis, context and critics organised by theme (madness, gender, revenge, inaction, appearance vs reality, religion, death, the supernatural, corruption / decay / poison / disease) - Some quotes for more specific sub-themes and motifs - A bank of all of the theme-specific context, plus more - A bank of critics organised by school of thought / era - Summaries of academic essays, with key quotes - Some useful vocab for getting those AO1 marks

WJEC EXAM BOARD: GRADED A*, 97/120 MARKS ON SHAKESPEARE PAPER UNIT 4 [PROOF SHOWN ON FIRST PAGE] FULL 5 essay plans with AO1, AO2, AO3, AO5 for Shakespeare Hamlet which covers all possible themes for the 80 marker. 1. APPEARANCE VS REALITY 2. MORAL CORRUPTION 3. WOMEN/ RELATIONSHIPS/ LOVE 4. MADNESS 5. REVENGE