From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(a)20 marks
Macbeth
Focus on Act 1 Scene 5, where Lady Macbeth reads her husband's letter and calls on the spirits. Explore how Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth's ambition at this point in the play. Refer closely to the language of the scene.
From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(b)20 marks
Macbeth
Ambition is an important theme in Macbeth. Explain the importance of ambition elsewhere in the play. In your answer you must consider the context of the play.
From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(a)20 marks
Romeo and Juliet
Focus on Act 3 Scene 1, where Mercutio is fatally wounded. Explore how Shakespeare presents conflict at this point in the play. Refer closely to the language of the scene.
From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(b)20 marks
Romeo and Juliet
Loyalty is an important idea in Romeo and Juliet. Explain the importance of loyalty elsewhere in the play. In your answer you must consider the context of the play.
From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(a)20 marks
Much Ado About Nothing
Focus on Act 4 Scene 1, where Claudio rejects Hero at the altar. Explore how Shakespeare presents Claudio at this point in the play. Refer closely to the language of the scene.
From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(b)20 marks
Much Ado About Nothing
Deception is an important idea in Much Ado About Nothing. Explain the importance of deception elsewhere in the play. In your answer you must consider the context of the play.
From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(a)20 marks
The Merchant of Venice
Focus on Act 1 Scene 3, where Shylock agrees to lend Antonio money. Explore how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Shylock and Antonio at this point in the play. Refer closely to the language of the scene.
From Paper 1: Shakespeare and post-1914 literature
1(b)20 marks
The Merchant of Venice
Mercy is an important idea in The Merchant of Venice. Explain the importance of mercy elsewhere in the play. In your answer you must consider the context of the play.
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