OFFICIAL SUMMER 2025 PEARSON EDEXCEL Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE in English Language and Literature (8EL0) Paper 2: Varieties in Language and Literature MERGED QUESTION PAPER + MARK SCHEME

OFFICIAL SUMMER 2025 PEARSON EDEXCEL Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE in English Language and Literature (8EL0) Paper 2: Varieties in Language and Literature MERGED QUESTION PAPER + MARK SCHEME SECTION A Prose Fiction Extract Theme: Society and the Individual Answer ONE question on your chosen text. (You must choose a different text in Section B.) Begin your answer on page 6. EITHER 1 The Great Gatsby, F Scott Fitzgerald Read the extract on pages 4–5 of the source booklet. In this extract, Nick is finding out more about Gatsby and Wolfshiem. With reference to the extract above, discuss: • Fitzgerald’s use of linguistic and literary features • how morality is explored throughout the novel • relevant contextual factors. (Total for Question 1 = 25 marks) OR 2 Great Expectations, Charles Dickens Read the extract on page 6 of the source booklet. In this extract, Pip’s life is in danger. With reference to the extract above, discuss: • Dickens’ use of linguistic and literary features • how revenge is explored throughout the novel • relevant contextual factors. (Total for Question 2 = 25 marks)