Edexcel a level english literature question p aper 1 june 2023

Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Candidate surname Other names Centre Number Candidate Number Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Wednesday 24 May 2023 Afternoon (Time: 2 hours 15 minutes) Paper reference 9ET0/01 Total Marks English Literature Advanced PAPER 1: Drama You must have: Prescribed texts (clean copies only) Instructions • Use black ink or ball-point pen. • Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name, centre number and candidate number. • Answer one question in Section A and one question in Section B on your chosen texts. • Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. • In your answers, you must not use texts that you have used in your coursework. Information • The total mark for this paper is 60. • The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice • Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. • Check your answers if you have time at the end.*P72846A0228* DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 2  SECTION A Shakespeare Answer ONE question on the text you have studied. Begin your answer on page 6. TRAGEDY Antony and Cleopatra EITHER 1 Explore the ways in which Shakespeare uses the play’s structure in Antony and Cleopatra. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading. (Total for Question 1 = 35 marks) OR 2 Explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents human weakness in Antony and Cleopatra. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading. (Total for Question 2 = 35 marks) Hamlet EITHER 3 Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of grief in Hamlet. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading. (Total for Question 3 = 35 marks) OR 4 Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of Laertes in Hamlet. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading. (Total for Question 4 = 35 marks) *P72846A0328* Turn over 3 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA Answer ONE question on the text you have studied. Begin your answer on page 6. King Lear EITHER 5 Explore the ways in which Shakespeare uses different varieties of language in King Lear. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading. (Total for Question 5 = 35 marks) OR 6 Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of justice in King Lear. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading. (Total for Question 6 = 35 marks) Othello EITHER 7 Explore how Shakespeare presents the tension between public and private life in Othello. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading. (Total for Question 7 = 35 marks) OR