Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Advanced Level UNIT 4: Shakespeare and Pre-1900 Poetry January 2024 Authentic Marking Scheme Attached

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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Monday 22 January 2024
Morning (Time: 2 hours) Paper
reference WET04/01
English Literature  


International Advanced Level
UNIT 4: Shakespeare and Pre-1900 Poetry

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Source Booklet (enclosed)
Prescribed texts (clean copies)


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 from Section A and one question from Section B.
Answer the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.

Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 50.
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.




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, SECTION A
Shakespeare




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Answer ONE question from this section.
Write your answer in the space provided.
Measure for Measure
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1 ‘The vivid presentation of social settings in Measure for Measure is a major part of its
success.’
In the light of this statement, explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents social
settings in Measure for Measure.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 1 = 25 marks)

OR
2 ‘Power is used and abused in Measure for Measure.’
In the light of this statement, explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents power
in Measure for Measure.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 2 = 25 marks)




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, The Taming of the Shrew
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3 ‘A fascination with different approaches to love drives the action of The Taming of the
Shrew.’
In the light of this statement, explore how Shakespeare presents different approaches
to love in The Taming of the Shrew.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 3 = 25 marks)

OR
4 ‘The main appeal of The Taming of the Shrew lies in its use of imagery and symbolism.’
In the light of this statement, explore the ways in which Shakespeare uses imagery
and symbolism in The Taming of the Shrew.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 4 = 25 marks)




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, Hamlet
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5 ‘Masculine behaviours are powerfully examined in Hamlet.’
In the light of this statement, explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents
masculine behaviours in Hamlet.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 5 = 25 marks)

OR
6 ‘Hamlet offers a considerable depth of suspense and tension for the audience to
enjoy.’
In the light of this statement, explore the ways in which Shakespeare creates
suspense and tension in Hamlet.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 6 = 25 marks)




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