AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) — May–June 2023, Paper 42

Captain Wentworth is described as having 'a heart, in short, for any pleasing young woman, who came his way, excepting Anne Elliot.' Discuss Austen's presentation of Captain…

In what ways, and with what effects, does Chaucer present male attitudes to marriage in The Merchant's Prologue and Tale?

Discuss some of the effects created by Dickinson's presentation of grief. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

Discuss some of the ways Donne explores different attitudes to God. You should refer to three poems from the selection in your answer.

Compare and contrast Hardy's presentation of Bathsheba's relationships with Farmer Boldwood and Sergeant Troy.

What, in your view, does Stoker's presentation of the relationship between Jonathan Harker and Mina contribute to the novel's meanings and effects?

In what ways, and with what effects, does Atwood present different attitudes to love in the novel?

Discuss some of the ways Bhatt uses family members to develop wider concerns in her poetry. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Joyce present relationships between women and men? In your answer you should refer to at least two stories from the collection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Kay explore feelings of separation in her poetry? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

'A portrait of a woman struggling for identity.' Discuss Rhys's presentation of Antoinette in the light of this comment.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Spender use descriptions of nature in his poetry? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.