Pearson Edexcel A-Level English Literature Advanced Subsidiary UNIT 2: Drama January 2024 Authentic Marking Scheme Attached

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Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Tuesday 16 January 2024
Afternoon (Time: 2 hours) Paper
reference WET02/01
English Literature  


International Advanced Subsidiary
UNIT 2: Drama

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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 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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Pre-1900 Drama




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Answer ONE question from this section on your chosen drama text.
Begin your answer on page 7.
The Rover – Aphra Behn
EITHER
1 ‘A play where the characters have contrasting ideas about honour.’
In the light of this statement, explore Behn’s presentation of honour in The Rover.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 1 = 25 marks)
OR
2 ‘There is little to admire when we consider the behaviour of the men in The Rover.’
In the light of this statement, explore Behn’s presentation of male behaviour in
The Rover.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 2 = 25 marks)




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, Answer ONE question from this section on your chosen drama text.
Begin your answer on page 7.
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She Stoops to Conquer – Oliver Goldsmith
EITHER
3 ‘Tony is described as “a mere composition of tricks and mischief”, but he proves
himself to be much more than this.’
In the light of this statement, explore Goldsmith’s presentation of Tony in She Stoops
to Conquer.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 3 = 25 marks)
OR
4 ‘Most of the characters in She Stoops to Conquer wish to marry for love rather than
for money.’
In the light of this statement, explore Goldsmith’s presentation of the reasons for
desiring marriage in She Stoops to Conquer.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 4 = 25 marks)




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, Answer ONE question from this section on your chosen drama text.
Begin your answer on page 7.




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Twelfth Night – William Shakespeare
EITHER
5 ‘A play where desire is proven to be unruly, showing little regard for society’s rules
and boundaries.’
In the light of this statement, explore Shakespeare’s presentation of desire in
Twelfth Night.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 5 = 25 marks)
OR
6 ‘Despite marking a return to social order, the ending of Twelfth Night may leave some
audiences feeling uneasy.’
In the light of this statement, explore Shakespeare’s crafting of the ending of
Twelfth Night.
In your answer, you must consider relevant contextual factors.
(Total for Question 6 = 25 marks)




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