AS & A Level Literature in English (9695) — October–November 2024, Paper 42

Discuss some of the effects created by Austen’s presentation of women’s attitudes to men in Pride and Prejudice.

Discuss some of the ways Chaucer shapes a reader’s response to the relationship between May and Damyan in The Merchant’s Prologue and Tale.

Discuss some of the effects created by Donne’s exploration of the difficulties of religious belief. You should refer to three poems in your answer.

‘A woman in a man’s world.’ In the light of this comment, discuss Hardy’s characterisation of Bathsheba and her role as a farmer.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Stoker explore different kinds of conflict in the novel Dracula?

‘Whitman always presents an optimistic view of humanity and human life.’ How far, and in what ways, do you agree with this comment on Whitman’s poetry? You should refer to three…

Discuss some of the ways in which Bhatt makes use of Indian life and culture in her poems. In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

In what ways, and with what effects, does Glück present a delight in the natural world? In your answer you should refer to three poems from the selection.

‘Reality always undermines romance in Dubliners.’ Discuss Joyce’s presentation of romance in the light of this view. In your answer you should refer to at least two stories from…

In what ways, and with what effects, does Morrison present the relationship between Denver and Beloved in the novel?

In what ways, and with what effects, does Rhys present the social position of women in the novel?

Discuss some of the effects created by Trethewey’s presentation of injustice. In your answer, you should refer to three poems from the collection, which could include individual…