AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) — October–November 2024, Paper 11

In what ways, and with what dramatic effects, does John present different attitudes to authority in Moon on a Rainbow Shawl?

Lucio describes the Duke as 'the old fantastical Duke of dark corners'. Discuss Shakespeare's dramatic presentation of the Duke in the light of this comment.

Discuss some of the dramatic effects created by Webster's portrayal of the relationship between the Duchess and Antonio in The Duchess of Malfi.

What, in your view, does the relationship between Brick and Big Daddy contribute to the play's meaning and effects?

In what ways, and with what effects, does Angelou present desire? In your answer you should refer to two poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Armitage explore honour in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight?

Discuss some of the ways in which Blake presents relationships between adults and children. In your answer you should refer to two poems from the selection.

Discuss ways in which two poems explore loss and its effects.