Wjec english literature Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

Comparative essay between Philip Larkin and Carol Ann Duffy for the WJEC A-Level English Literature qualification. Poems included: ‘Afternoons’, ‘Away and See’, ‘First Sight’, ‘Stafford Afternoons’. Includes in-depth annotations from a teacher, which cover Bands 1 through 5.

A GCSE Grade 9 essay response to the theme of Kingship in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, structured with an introduction and 4 Point Evidence Explain Analyse Paragraphs. The essay includes a broad choice of quotations from the play, as well as an in-depth and original analysis. The theme of Kingship has yet to come up at GCSE on WJEC exam board, and may pose as an intimidating essay to write for students. I achieved a grade 9 in GCSE English Literature in 2023 and am looking to help other stude...

These documents are Revision notes for the A-Level text, The Revenger's Tragedy by Cyril Tourneur. I personally created these revision notes while studying for my A-Levels between 2018-2020. I achieved a grade A* in English Literature, which is reflected in these notes. They are perfect for last minute revision, or if you don’t know where to start! My bundles also include essays, summaries, critical readings and more.

This document is an essay for the GCSE and A-Level text, King Lear by Shakespeare. I personally created these revision notes while studying for my A-Levels between 2018-2020. I achieved a grade A* in English Literature, which is reflected in these notes. They are perfect for last minute revision, or if you don’t know where to start! My bundles also include essays, summaries, critical readings and more.

This document contains revision notes for the poem 'A March Calf' for the GCSE and A-Level poetry texts by Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. I personally created these revision notes while studying for my A-Levels between 2018-2020. I achieved a grade A* in English Literature, which is reflected in these notes. They are perfect for last minute revision, or if you don’t know where to start! My bundles also include essays, summaries, critical readings and more.

This document contains revision notes for the poem 'Spinster' for the GCSE and A-Level poetry texts by Ted Hughes and Sylvia Plath. I personally created these revision notes while studying for my A-Levels between 2018-2020. I achieved a grade A* in English Literature, which is reflected in these notes. They are perfect for last minute revision, or if you don’t know where to start! My bundles also include essays, summaries, critical readings and more.

The essay question answered in the document is “Cleopatra rises above the political machinations and the grim reality of the world of the play.” In light of this statement, evaluate Shakespeare’s presentation of Cleopatra, in the course of your answer consider the ways in which the plays can be interpreted.' This is an A* graded answer with clear, key examples from the text and in-depth critical analysis.

This is an interpretation and analysis of 'Hawk Roosting' by Ted Hughes. The summary first offers a breakdown of the top layers of meaning of the poem (what is physically happening), given as an overview and then broken down by stanza. Next, it delves into the poem's deeper layers of meaning, discussing analyses and interpretations of the poem's overall meaning and metaphor, and also breaks each stanza down into its many language and literary devices, offering a wide variety of i...

The essay question answered in this document is "The play shows passion triumphing over the constraints of duty and honour". Evaluate the presentation of passion in the play in light of this statement. Evaluate your ideas in light of contexts.' This is an A* graded essay with clear, key examples from the text and in-depth, critical analysis

This A* English Literature essay is a great colour-coded exemplar on Acceptable Behaviour in A Streetcar Named Desire and The Duchess of Malfi. The colour-coded system highlights the AO assessments that make it an A* essay.