AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) — May–June 2023, Paper 41

'The Musgroves were visited by everybody […] They were more completely popular.' Discuss Austen's presentation of the Musgrove family in the light of this quotation from the novel.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer present lust and desire in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale?

Discuss some of the ways Dickinson explores human relationships in her poetry. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Donne present powerful emotions? You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

'Bathsheba is honest and simple.' To what extent do you agree that this is how Hardy presents Bathsheba in the novel?

Discuss some of the ways Stoker shapes a reader's response to Van Helsing in the novel.

Discuss the contribution of 'The Historical Notes' to your understanding of, and response to, the novel.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Bhatt present children in her poetry? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

'Joyce presents life in Dublin as bleak and oppressive.' In what ways, and to what extent, do you agree with this comment on Dubliners? In your answer you should refer to at least…

Discuss some of the ways Kay presents conflict in her poems. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Rhys present racial tensions in the novel?

Discuss some of the ways Spender presents feelings of loss in his poetry. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.