AQA • English Literature A
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Popular books AQA • English Literature A
Margaret Atwood, Margaret Atwood • ISBN 9780385490818
William Shakespeare • ISBN 9781541091719
Carol Duffy, Duffy Carol Ann • ISBN 9781447206897
Bronte Bronte, Peruse Press • ISBN 9780241198957
F. Scott Fitzgerald • ISBN 9781853260414
Tennessee Williams • ISBN 9783425040226
Latest content AQA • English Literature A
Includes summary of each chapter, analysis of quotations, characters, themes, author. Useful for revision and essays.
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AQA•The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby • F. Scott Fitzgerald• ISBN 9781853260414
The summary and analysis of the Great Gatsby, including key quotations, themes, characters, features of the novel, author etc. Useful for revision before the exams and essays.
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AQA•The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby • F. Scott Fitzgerald• ISBN 9781853260414
Divided into subtitles: 
 
When and what was the Romantic Movement? 
When and what was the Romantic Era in Literature? 
What were some Common Characteristics of Romantic Literature? 
What were some Common Themes of Romantic Literature? 
How was Romantic Literature Perceived? 
Which Poets did the Romantic Period Produce? 
Which Novelists did the Romantic Period Produce? 
+ a timeline of Romanticism
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AQA•A Level Love Through the Ages AQA Poetry
Comparing lust in Andrew Marvell's 'To His Coy Mistress' and John Donne's 'The Flea'. 
Top level AS Essay, responding to the statement: 
 
In the poems ‘The Flea’ and ‘To His Coy Mistress’, love is presented as merely lustful. 
 
Poems taken from AQA's Pre-19th century poetry anthology Love through the Ages
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AQA•A Level Love Through the Ages AQA Poetry
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Study and Revise for AS/A-level: AQA Anthology: love poetry through the ages • Luke Mcbratney, Nicola Onyett• ISBN 9781471853845
Essay on Thomas Hardy's poem 'The Ruined Maid' from the AQA A Level Pre-19th Century Love through the Ages poetry anthology. 
The essay answers the following question: 
 
To what extent do you agree that Hardy's attitude is not one of disapproval or disgust towards 'Melia? 
 
Uses context, themes, theories, language and structural analysis.
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AQA•A Level Love Through the Ages AQA Poetry
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The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hardy (Illustrated) • Thomas Hardy• ISBN 9788026857396
22 pages of quotations from A Handmaid's Tale, from the complete novel 
Annotations and analysis/themes in red where appropriate 
Contextual and theoretical links are noted 
Most prominent quotations highlighted in yellow 
Can be used alongside a plot summary as a quicker alternative to reading the novel
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AQA•A Handmaid\\\'s Tale
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The Handmaid\\\'s Tale • Margaret Atwood, Margaret Atwood• ISBN 9780385490818
Please note there is no exam question for this essay- the task was to analyse 'the party scene' in chapter three in an essay. The same AO's are assessed however, and includes language analysis, context, themes and references to previous chapters.
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AQA•The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby • F. Scott Fitzgerald• ISBN 9781853260414
For A Level English Literature Studies 
Comparison between The Great Gatsby and the pre- 19th Century Love through the Ages Poetry Anthology 
Includes: 
- a summary of each of the 14 poems in the anthology and their meaning/themes 
- a list of broad themes which could be asked in A Level exam questions 
- subthemes under each overarching theme to be used as paragraph topics and ensure a perceptive and well rounded response, along with the poems that fit those subthemes 
- a comprehensive list of...
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AQA•The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby • F. Scott Fitzgerald• ISBN 9781853260414
A summary of "Introduction to The Great Gatsby (Wordsworth Editions)" by Guy J. Reynolds 
A perceptive article on modernist narratology within The Great Gatsby 
Accessible layout, large colourful text 
Information compartmentalised by subheadings
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AQA•The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby • F. Scott Fitzgerald• ISBN 9781853260414
The Great Gatsby Complete Quotation Bank spanning the whole Novel 
Quotations sorted chronologically into chapters 
Quotations in black, analysis in red 
Briefly mentioned links to the Love through the Ages poetry anthology for comparison in essays and A level exams 
Reference to themes in The Great Gatsby
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AQA•The Great Gatsby
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The Great Gatsby • F. Scott Fitzgerald, Peter Joucla• ISBN 9780241341469
A Level essay answering the question: 
“Primarily, this play presents a clash between two cultures, not two individuals”. 
Examine this view of A Streetcar Named Desire (25 Marks) 
Complete with teacher feedback 
Achieved 22/25 marks
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AQA•A Streetcar Named Desire
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Streetcar Named Desire • Tennessee Williams• ISBN 9780141190273
A list of themes which run throughout the play 
A full quotation bank from across the entire play 
Quotations are sorted into Scenes chronologically 
Notes and brief analysis are proved for quotations where necessary 
Comprehensive list of quotations can be used alongside a plot summary as a substitute for reading the play 
Perfect for essays and all you need for reference in exams!
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AQA•A Streetcar Named Desire
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Streetcar Named Desire • Tennessee Williams• ISBN 9780141190273
Comprehensive and detailed character profile on Bianca, detailing every scene she is in, every quote she says and every quote said in reference to her; including full analysis, interpretations, links and context with the position of women in mind. 
Includes the Act, Scene and line in which (some) quotes are said plus for every quote who said it, and who they said it to. 
Explanations and translations of Shakespearean language and lexical choices are provided where necessary. 
Everything there ...
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell
Quote bank of quotes that are anti-misogyny or show female empowerment in Othello 
From the span of the entire play 
Every example of counter-misogyny found in Othello is listed 
Sorted into groups under six characters 
Perfect alternative interpretations to typical misogyny in Othello 
Perceptive counterpoint for gender Othello essays
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell
Just the essay alone is also available, posted separately on my uploads. 
Detailed essay plan with 4 overarching lines of argument- full sentences used, a paragraph on each. 
Following pages after page break is the full essay response using the plan. 
Achieved A*, top tier 24/25 marks 
Answers the question: 
 
•	How does Shakespeare present aspects of love in this passage? 
•	Examine the view that, in this passage and elsewhere in the play, ‘the relationship between Desdemona and Emilia ...
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell
Top band, 24/25 marks achieved on this essay 
Answers the question: 
 
•	How does Shakespeare present aspects of love in this passage? 
•	Examine the view that, in this passage and elsewhere in the play, ‘the relationship between Desdemona and Emilia presents female friendship as loyal and constant, unlike the romantic relationships of the play.’
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell
Top Othello Quotes for each Character 
Narrowed down selection for use in exams 
Certain quotations are colour coded: 
Blue = anti-misogynistic 
Pink = Misogynistic 
Includes analysis, including contextual references 
Quotations in black, analysis in purple 
States which character said the quote to whom
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell
Detailed Essay plan to the exam question: 
 
Examine the view that, in this passage and elsewhere in the play, ‘Iago shows himself to be a misogynist’. 
 
Details 3 overarching lines of argument to the above statement 
Plans for 6 paragraphs, complete with several quotes to use for each, word for word so all evidence is already presented for you. 
 
A list of useful quotes that relate to the theme. 
 
2 paragraphs for the essay have been written as a starter for you to continue the essay fro...
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell
Achieved full marks, 25/25 
Full essay answer to the exam question: 
“In the literature of love, men control women” 
•	In the light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents male attitudes towards women in this extract and elsewhere in the play. 
•	Discuss aspects of love in this extract.
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell
Quotations on/connoting misogyny from the entire play, sorted by character who said them 
All quotes from the play on misogyny for 7 different characters
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- Summary
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AQA•Othello
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Othello William Shakespeare • William Shakespeare• ISBN 9781541091719
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AS/A Level English Literature- Detailed and Comprehensive Othello Bundle• By rachelsewell