AQA • English Literature A

This upload contains an A-Level English Literature Othello essay. According to the AQA examiners, one of the best ways to reach higher bands is to analyse other exemplar answers; this is what I did during my A-Levels in order to write A* grade essays in this section of the Love through the Ages Exam. Hopefully they’re useful!!

These A-Level English Literature notes contain everything I needed to create A* level essays. It includes character analysis of Heathcliff and Catherine combined with key quotations, critical interpretations and quotes. Additionally, this document contains notes on critical theories (e.g. Lacanian Mirror Theory), critic's quotes and analysis and how these link to the novel. As well as this, it includes Poetry comparison of the novel to the love through the ages poems ( such as 'She Walks i...

This document is my A-level English literature analysis for paper 1 love through the ages pre-1900 poetry. My analysis covers my personal own ideas, teachers concepts and other online contextual links.

This document is my A-level English literature NEA coursework which had a focus on female villainy across time. The books which I studied for this were Gone Girl and Vanity Fair with a focus on the characters Amy Dunne and Becky Sharp. I thoroughly enjoyed my coursework and so did my teachers, and I hope you do too! Good luck and thank you :)

These notes contain everything needed to ace the Othello question in the AQA A-Level Love Through the Ages paper. It includes a full plot summary, exploring in depth character analysis and all the important quotations of the key characters (Othello, Iago, Desdemona, Emilia, Roderigo and Cassio). Additionally, it explores the key themes (such as Love, Jealousy, Marriage, Race and Deception) and contains notes on authorial methods, historical context, critical theory and A* examples. Therefore, th...

These notes provide great analysis which is easily applicable to essay questions!

Famous author of 'The Flea', this literary critical theory explores the works of John Donne through a feminist lens to assess whether he can be considered a feminist writer considering the influence of the Elizabethan era where patriarchal views were dominant. It examines Donne's attitudes towards women as reflected in his poetry and prose; "The Primrose" "Love's Deity" "The Apparition" Explores how to apply the Literary Critical Anthology and analyses how Donne ...

A literary critical theory exploring the post-colonial features in 'Dracula', exploring through a non-traditional lens and challenging interpretations of Dracula as a villainous invader. Positions Dracula as a victim of historical and geographical circumstances examining how his character embodies the struggles and marginalisation of Eastern European culture by the dominating western powers. Highlighting and analysing themes of invasion, cultural displacement, the 'oriental' and a...

Essay plans designed to answer the comparison question between The Handmaid's Tale and A streetcar named desire (Paper 2 Option A:Texts in shared contexts). Organised by theme and separated into three points per theme. Each point includes key quotations for a sub-theme/point, relevant and detailed analysis and corresponding relevant context. Designed to aid you in writing BAND 5 high quality answers.

Essay plans organised by theme for the essay question on Skirrid Hill by Owen Sheers. Details a variety of themes with corresponding plans organised into three points, each with their own key quotations, analysis and relevant context. Designed to help you create BAND 5 quality answers in your essays.