AQA • English Literature B

This document contains a detailed analysis of key quotes from eight of William Blake's most important poems in Songs of Innocence and Experience. Each analysis is adaptable for any exam question, with embedded critical perspectives (AO5) and contextual insights. This resource also explores key themes across the collection, particularly in relation to political and social protest writing. The 8 poems covered are: 'The Little Black Boy' (Songs of Innocence), 'Holy Thursday' (Songs of Experience), ...

A very detailed plan and 24/25 mark essay on this subject - "Explore the significance of punishment in two texts you have studied." The attached plan covers Atonement and Peter Grimes - the essay explores these. There are also additional 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner' paragraphs on the same topic. Marked by an English Literature teacher and edited following feedback comments.

A detailed plan and 23/25 mark essay on this subject - "There is little evidence of the criminals in these poems experiencing any feelings of guilt. To what extent do you agree?", marked by an English Literature teacher and edited following feedback comments.

This is an extremely in depth plan of an essay for Emilia. I received an A under the AQA exam board for using this essay plan. It contains quotes, context, Shakespeare's intentions, critical comments, LOTS and LOTS of analysis.

This is a summary of key quotations in 'When Will There Be Good News?' categorised thematically under characters and crime conventions. Each quotation is followed by a detailed analysis that covers relevant context as well. The notes helped achieve an A* grade.

This is a summary of narrative theories and key crime genres that have existed in English Literature, such as 19th century rationalism, Golden Age, Scandi-noir, police procedural, superhero, buddy cop, postmodernism, caper heist etc, including what 'crime' texts were like before the crime genre was codified. A suggested approach to a crime extract in section a of the exam paper is also included. The notes are incredibly useful for section a of the paper as well as parts b and c in terms of...

This is a summary of key quotations in 'Brighton Rock' categorised thematically under settings, characters and crime conventions. Each quotation is followed by a detailed analysis that covers relevant context as well. The notes helped achieve an A* grade.

This is a summary of key quotations in 'Death of a Salesman' categorised thematically under potential essay topic sentences which demonstrates Willy's characterisation. Each quotation is followed by a detailed analysis that covers relevant context and links to tragedy conventions and Miller's 'Tragedy and the Common Man', which would add context points to your essay. The notes helped achieve an A* grade.

This is a summary of key quotations in 'Othello' categorised thematically under subheadings, such as Venetian contempt for Moors, love, violence, male jealousy, male dominance, pride etc. Each quotation is followed by detailed analysis that covers relevant context and is inspired by an Oxford-educated English Literature teacher. There are more than enough quotations under each theme for you to draw connections and develop a nuanced paragraph. The document helped achieve an A* grade.

This is a detailed summary of key themes and quotes of Keats' poems, including 'Isabella', 'The Eve of St Agnes', 'La Belle Dame Sans Merci', and 'Lamia'. The summary categories key quotations under themes that could be used as potential essay topic sentences, and presents quotations with analysis. The summary helped achieve an A* grade.