Pearson Edexcel • English Literature 2015

This document contains essay plans for all the major themes and characters in Othello. They include relevant quotes along with analysis of writer's methods and context. These plans can be learnt and used to answer almost any essay question in Othello drama exams.

Providing an in-depth breakdown of the various themes and contexts required for your a-level prose exam. Explores the similarities and differences between 'Frankenstein' and 'Never Let me Go'. A great resource to use for essay planning.

These essay plans and notes got me an A*, the essay scored highly, and got me an interview with Oxford (submitted for my written work). If you follow the structure, use the ideas, and analysis provided you will develop a strong foundation

The Picture of Dorian Gray, a novel published by Oscar Wilde in 1891, begins in the art studio of Basil Hallwood as he discusses his current painting of an extremely beautiful man with his friend, the witty and amoral Lord Henry. Wilde compares these two characters through their introductions in Chapter 1, contrasting them against each other through the presentation of their emotions and values, whilst also displaying them to hold a similar contempt for high society. With Basil introduced as the...

In the novels ‘A Picture of Dorian Gray’ and ‘The Little Stranger’ Wilde and Waters’ characters can be seen as haunted in many ways, extending past the influence of the supernatural. For example, they present their male main protagonists as haunted by their pasts in conversing ways, with Faraday being haunted by his working-class background whereas Dorian is only later haunted by the consequences of his sins. Additionally, Waters and Wilde present their haunted characters as undergoing...

Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear,’ portrays the eponymous character’s downward spiral after he splits his kingdom into two, handing it to his daughters who have ulterior motives but banishing his youngest for her inability to express her love for him. In doing so, he faces rejection from his daughters and expresses anger in response. Shakespeare also explores the futility of anger, most prominently in Lear’s character, who is ultimately hurt by his own anger. Through this, Shakespeare presents...

The story of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear,’ portrays the Lear’s downward spiral after he hands parts of his kingdom away to those who have ulterior motives against him. In doing so, Shakespeare’s play follows the eponymous’ character descent into madness, leading up to Lear’s inevitable death. He presents how madness in characters, specifically Lear, can lead to insight. From this, Shakespeare also explores how madness acts as a form of protection for characters such as Edgar, who take...

The story of Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear,’ portrays the Lear’s downward spiral into madness after he hands parts of his kingdom away to those who have ulterior motives against him. Lear loses the support of his daughters and their husbands, however his Fool remains loyal to him. In doing so, Shakespeare’s presentation of the relationship between Lear and the Fool may serve as a commentary on madness. He explores their relationship as akin to a father-son bond, whilst conversely showing it...

Extremely detailed document outlining the contextual elements, themes, characters and quotes used to write both The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Perfect for coursework comparisons, or gaining in depth detail into the novels separately.