Aspects of Comedy (1B)

This bundle of 6 exemplar essays are written in response to Section C of the AQA A Level English Literature Comedy paper, providing a clear indication of what must be written to achieve an A*.

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8 items

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'Misunderstandings and deceptions are at the heart of comedies.' To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology

4.0

(1)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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‘In comedic literature, humour is primarily provided by the uncultivated behaviour and speech of the lower social classes.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology

4.0

(1)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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'The comedic genre always satirises religion and never takes it seriously.' To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology.

5.0

(1)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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‘Comedic literature celebrates the resourcefulness and power of female characters.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology.

4.0

(3)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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‘Comedic literature entertains rather than instructs: it aims only to please.’ To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology.

5.0

(3)

4 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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'Comedies leave readers and audiences with a final sense of joy' To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology.

3.3

(3)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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'Comedy is rooted in absurdity.' To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology.

4.5

(2)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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'Comedic literature only represents marriage in negative ways.' To what extent do you agree with this view? Incorporating The Importance of Being Earnest and the AQA Comedy Poetry Anthology.

5.0

(1)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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Spanning a range of Twelfth Night's themes and characters within the overall lens of comedy, this bundle of 12 exemplar essays from both sections of the paper provide a clear indication of what must be written to achieve an A* in the AQA English Literature A Level.

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12 items

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Act 2, Scene 3; Maria devises a plan to ridicule the household's steward, Malvolio.

5.0

(1)

5 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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Act 1, Scene 4; the Duke Orsino sends Cesario (Viola in disguise) to woo the Countess Olivia.

4.7

(3)

2 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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Act 3, Scene 1; Olivia declares her love for Cesario (Viola in disguise).

5.0

(1)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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Act 4, Scene 2; Feste visits Malvolio during his imprisonment, disguised as Sir Topas.

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3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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Act 3, Scene 4; Malvolio professes his love for Olivia.

5.0

(1)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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Act 4, Scene 2; Feste visits Malvolio during his imprisonment, disguised as Sir Topas.

5.0

(2)

5 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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'In Twelfth Night, the discomfort of the characters always excites laughter rather than concern.' To what extent do you agree with this view?

4.8

(4)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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'Because Malvolio is the comic villain of the play, it is impossible for audiences to sympathise with him'. To what extent do you agree with this view?

4.8

(4)

3 pages

Written in 2018/2019

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